​Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, 1919

In November 1917, Lord Montagu visited India and discussed with Lord Chelmsford, the officials of the central and provincial governments, and Indian leaders. Based on these deliberations, the Montagu-Chelmsford Report (Montford Report) was published in July 1918.

  • All over India, while the British Government made a half-hearted attempt to constitutional reform, it also made clear that it had no intention of parting with political power or even sharing it with Indians. A major impetus to the national movements was given by the impact of the Russian Revolution.
  • The government aware of the rising tide of nationalist and anti-government sentiments, once again ....
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