A brief note on Non-cooperation Movement
Non-cooperation Movement
Gandhiji launched the non-cooperation movement with three clear objectives in view.
- The remedy of the Punjab wrong and demand punishment for Gen. R. Dyer.
- To bring about an amicable solution to Khilafat question.
- Fulfillment of the demand for Swaraj.
The Indian National congress outlined a seven-item program of non-cooperation.
- Surrender of titles and honorary offices.
- Refusal to attend government official and non-official functions.
- Boycott of government and government-aided schools and colleges.
- Boycott of British courts.
- Refusal of all classes to offer themselves for service in Mesopotamia.
- Boycott of elections to the provincial and central assembly.
- Boycott of British goods.
The constructive program consisted of:
- To set up national education institutions.
- Promotion of Swadeshi industry, particularly the weaving and hand-spinning industry.
- Abolition of untouchability that was prevalent in Hindu society.
- Hindu-Muslim unity.
- To raise a fund of a crore of rupees after the name of Tilak.
- Panchayats were to be established for setting disputes.
- To observe strict non-violence.
Gandhiji assured the nation that if the program was fully implemented, Swaraj would be achieved within the year.