Achievements of the Moderates
Moderates’ demands for constitutional reform were supposed to be met by the Indian Councils Act of 1892. As the Councils Act of 1892 increased the number of members in the Imperial Legislative Councils and Provincial Legislative Councils.
- Legislative Councils were given additional responsibilities, such as budget debate and questioning the executive.
- In the central and provincial legislative councils, indirect elections (nominations) were implemented.
- During Congress sessions, these reforms were harshly criticized. They now demanded a majority of elected Indians, as well as control over the budget, i.e. the ability to vote on and amend the budget.
- They coined the phrase "No ....