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Why was The Simon Commission Boycotted in India

Here we will learn about Simon Commission and why it was boycotted in India.

Answer: It was boycotted as there were no Indians appointed in the committee.

Explanation:

  • The British Government in1927 AD, decided to appoint the Indian Statutory Commission, with Simon as its chairman
  • The main responsibility of this committee was to keep a check on the dyarchy system in India
  • All the appointed members of this commission were British people
  • Hence, the National Congress decided to oppose the commission and was supported by a lot of Indians for this