When And Why Did Simon Commission Come To India?

The Simon Commission was a group appointed by the British government in 1927 to review the Indian constitutional system and recommend reforms. It was named after its chairman, Sir John Simon, and included seven members, none of whom were Indian. The Commission’s arrival in India sparked widespread protests and agitation. Let us discuss when the Simon Commission came to India along with why the Simon Commission came to India.

When Did Simon Commisson come to India?

The Simon Commission, formally known as the Royal Commission on the Constitution, was a group appointed by the British Government to look into and make recommendations on the constitutional future of India.

• The Simon Commission was established in 1927 following the failure of the British Government to implement constitutional reforms proposed by the Indian National Congress.
• Simon Commission arrived in Bombay on February 3, 1928, amidst a wave of protests and demonstrations by various political groups and members of the public.
• The Commission’s composition, consisting solely of British members with no Indian representation, was seen as an insult to the Indian people.

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Why Did the Simon Commission Come To India?

The reasons why the commission was appointed and they came are – 

• The Government of India Act 1919, also known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, introduced a limited form of self-government in India. However, it was widely criticized for not being truly representative of the Indian population. 

• The British government appointed the Simon Commission to review the workings of the 1919 Act and recommend changes. The Commission’s composition without any Indian members was seen as a snub to Indian aspirations for self-governance.

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