Reorganisation of Congress in the 1920s Flashcards
(10 cards)
What was the jump in membership for Congress following the Non-Coopeation campaign?
Rose from 100,000 to around 2 million by the end of 1921.
Who withdrew from Congress?
The conservative members of Congress opposed its shift from being a pressure group to openly defying the British Raj.
Many Muslims left due to Gandhi’s failure to support them on the breakup of the Ottoman Empire after World War I.
How did Gandhi ‘Revitalise’ Congress?
He increased the All India Congress Comittee membership, focused on non-violent non-cooperation,and promoted inclusivity.
What was the original structure of Congress? (Pre-Gandhi.)
There were three tiers - Local branches, Provincial committees, and AICC with limited effectivenes and barely any autonomy.
What was the Congress Working Comittee?
Established by Gandhi to formulate policy, acting like a cabinet for future governance.
What was Gandhis stance on inclusicity?
Actively recruited women and trade unions to broaden support for the independence movement.
On his release from prison, What did Gandhi re-introduce?
Set up the All-India Spinners’ Association - With the intention of spreading the word about hand spinning and weaving as well as promoting self-sufficiency.
Why did he re-introduce old self beliefs?
Saw this as a way to dismantle the structure and organisation of the state adn return to simpiler, self-suffieicent communites of the past.
What did Gandhi persaude his party to do?
To embark on campaigns of mass literacy and for improvement of village sanitations - Gandhi himself began to campaign vigorously on behalf of the ‘untouchables’ in order to enable themselves to fully enter into society.
