Explanation
All important Question Related to " Separate Electorate"
Indian Councils Act of 1909, also called Morley-Minto Reforms
Minto-Morley Reforms Muslim's demand for a separate electorate was incorporated
In 12 March 1909 the Morley-Minto Changes allowed partitioned electorates to Muslims.
This Act further extended democratic participation by increasing the size of the legislative councils, both Central and provincial.
27 out of add up to 60 members were to be chosen and 5 seats were saved for the Muslims.
Indian Council Act 1909 separate electorate for Muslims was accepted
Nehru Report rejected the demand for a separate electorate
Congress and other Hindu bodies opposed the separate electorate
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