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The Making of the National Movement
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02/06/2021 12:21 pm
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What were the demands of the Congress in its early years?
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02/06/2021 12:22 pm
In its early years the Congress was moderate in its objectives and methods.
It made several demands; which are given below:
- The Congress demanded a greater voice for Indians in the government and in administration.
- It demanded that Indians be placed in high positions in the government. For this purpose it called for Civil Service examinations to be held in India as well, not just in London.
- The Congress demanded for the separation of the judiciary from the executive.
- The repeal of the Arms Act and the freedom of speech and expression was also a major demand of the Congress.
- It also demanded reduction of revenue, cut in military expenditure and more funds for irrigation.