Nehru Report

• What was the Nehru Report published in?

  1928
• What was the reaction of the British Parliament regarding Indian proposals for reforms?

  Indians were divided and unable to propose reforms
• Who declared that Indians were divided in the British Parliament?

  Lord Birkenhead
• What was the purpose of the all-party conference held in February 1928?

  To prepare unanimous proposals for reforms
• Who was the head of the committee established during the all-party conference?

  Moti Lal Nehru
• What was the main criticism of the Nehru Report by Muslim members?

  It ignored the interests of the Muslim community
• What were the main proposals outlined in the Nehru Report?

  1. Replace separate electorates with joint electorates
  2. Reserve one-fourth (1/4) of seats for Muslims in the central legislative assembly
  3. Declare Sindh a separate province and grant more powers to Balochistan and NWFP
  4. Declare Hindi as the official language
• Why did the Congress favor joint electorates over separate electorates?

  They could win more seats under joint electorates
• How did the Nehru Report affect Muslim interests in India?

  It harmed Muslim interests and led to distrust
• What was the previous agreement that accepted Muslim demands before the Nehru Report?

  Lucknow Pact (1916)
• What belief did Muslims develop after the Nehru Report was published?

  Congress could not accommodate their interests
• What Jinnah termed Nehru Report

  Hindu Document