Simon Commission

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Commission
gptkbp:associatedWith Round Table Conferences
gptkbp:CEO gptkb:Sir_John_Simon
gptkbp:controversy Lack_of_Indian_representation
gptkbp:criticism Ignored_Indian_political_aspirations
gptkbp:dissolved 1930
gptkbp:formed 1928
gptkbp:historicalSignificance First major attempt to reform Indian governance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Simon Commission
gptkbp:impact Influenced future constitutional reforms
gptkbp:isPublishedIn 1930
gptkbp:legacy Set the stage for future negotiations
gptkbp:location gptkb:British_India
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:L._S._Amery
gptkb:Sir_John_Simon
Sir Samuel Hoare
Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru
gptkbp:opposedBy gptkb:Hindu_Mahasabha
gptkb:Indian_National_Congress
gptkb:Muslim_League
Various regional parties
gptkbp:outcome Formation of new political alliances
Emergence of new political leaders
Heightened tensions between communities
Catalyst for the demand for complete independence
Foundation for future constitutional developments
Increased demands for self-governance
Influence on subsequent independence negotiations
Inspiration for future protests and movements
Strengthening of nationalist movements
Mobilization_of_public_opinion_against_British_rule
Contributed_to_the_eventual_partition_of_India
Impact_on_British_political_strategy_in_India
Impact_on_British_public_opinion_regarding_India
Increased_international_attention_on_Indian_issues
Increased_political_awareness_in_India
Increased_scrutiny_of_British_policies_in_India
Influence_on_the_Labour_Party's_stance_on_India
Legacy_in_Indian_political_discourse
Legacy_of_constitutional_debates_in_India
Legacy_of_distrust_towards_British_intentions
Shift_in_British_policy_towards_India
gptkbp:publicAccess Widespread protests
gptkbp:purpose Review_constitutional_reforms_in_India
gptkbp:recommendation Provincial autonomy
Constitutional safeguards for minorities
Expansion of legislative councils
Increased powers for provincial governments
Separate electorates for minorities
Federal_structure_for_India
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Indian_independence_movement
gptkbp:resultedIn Government of India Act 1935