
A New Republic - Episode 8: Dyarchy
A New Republic
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The Government of India Act of 1919: Limited Self-Government or Deceptive Scheme?
This chapter explores the provisions of the Government of India Act of 1919 and its impact on Indian self-government. It discusses how the Act aimed to confuse and limit Indian power by granting nominal self-government while retaining the authority of the governor or governor-general to override elected members' suggestions. The chapter also highlights the Indian National Congress' response and boycott of the first general elections held under the Act in 1920.
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