Statements (71)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Board_of_Commissioners
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gptkbp:cabinet_member |
gptkb:Sir_John_Simon
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gptkbp:dissolved |
gptkb:1930
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gptkbp:formed |
1928
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Simon Commission
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gptkbp:impact |
Led to the Government of India Act 1935
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gptkbp:is_opposed_by |
gptkb:Hindu_Mahasabha
gptkb:Indian_National_Congress gptkb:Muslim_League Various Indian political parties |
gptkbp:location |
gptkb:British_India
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gptkbp:notable_event |
Boycott by Indian leaders
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gptkbp:public_reaction |
Widespread protests
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gptkbp:published |
gptkb:1930
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gptkbp:purpose |
Constitutional reform in India
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gptkbp:recommendation |
Economic reforms
Education reforms Support for youth development Administrative reforms Judicial reforms Social reforms Support for women's rights Land reforms Promotion of trade and commerce Provincial autonomy Decentralization of power Establishment of a federal government Promotion of social justice Promotion of national unity Support for cultural heritage preservation Support for economic development Support for environmental protection Support for public health initiatives Promotion of rural development Promotion of civil liberties Support for technological advancement Promotion of international relations Support for urban development Strengthening of democratic institutions Promotion of community development Support for scientific advancement Police reforms Encouragement of political participation Promotion of sports and recreation Promotion of labor rights Protection of minority rights Promotion of infrastructure development Promotion of education for all Protection of civil rights Establishment of a national assembly Support for disaster management. Reform of the civil service Encouragement of cultural development Constitutional safeguards for minorities Expansion of legislative councils Separate electorates for minorities Promotion of tourism in India Federal structure for India Devolution of powers to provinces Inclusion of Indian opinions in governance Increased local self-government Increased representation for Indians Introduction of a bicameral legislature Review of the Government of India Act 1919 Strengthening of provincial governments Support for investment in India Support for self-governance |
gptkbp:significance |
First all-British commission to review Indian governance
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Second_Round_Table_Conference
gptkb:Government_of_India_Act_1935 |
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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