Acceptance of separate electorates by the Indian National Congress

Visit: https://pscnotes.com Did you know the Indian National Congress once agreed to separate electorates for Muslims? 🤔 At the 1916 Lucknow Session, the historic Lucknow Pact was signed between INC & AIML. This pact saw Congress concede to the demand for separate electorates, a major shift from their earlier stance. Muslims were granted 'weightage' in legislative bodies, securing more seats than their population share, especially in Muslim-minority provinces. This move was a strategic effort by Congress to foster Hindu-Muslim unity and push for greater self-governance against British rule. It starkly contrasts with the later Nehru Report 1928 which rejected separate electorates, proposing joint electorates instead. Understanding these pivotal moments in Modern Indian History is crucial for your State PSC and UPSC preparation! Unravel the complexities of the Lucknow Pact and its implications for India's freedom struggle. Dive deeper into this fascinating chapter! --- UPSC Modern History, Indian National Congress, Lucknow Pact, Separate Electorates, State PSC preparation, UPSC study material, History notes #PSCNotes #UPSC2025 #ModernHistory #IndianHistory #LucknowPact #Congress #MuslimLeague #IndianPolitics #UPSCPreparation #StatePSC #HistoryFacts #IndianFreedomStruggle #UPSCExam #ExamPrep #StudyMaterial