Question

Why Gandhiji decided to withdraw the Non- Cooperation Movement.

Answer 1

Hint: It was a peaceful and a non-violent protest against the British government in India. This movement overall was a reaction towards oppressive policy of British Indian Government.

Complete answer:
Under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, the non-cooperation movement was initiated on 5 September 1920 by the Indian National Congress (INC). In September 1920, the party initiated the Non-Cooperation Policy at the Congress meeting in Calcutta. It signified a new chapter in the history of the struggle for Indian independence.

The main force behind the non-cooperation movement was Mahatma Gandhi. In March 1920, he wrote a manifesto declaring the non-violent non-cooperation movement's ideology. Gandhi wanted people, through this manifesto, to-

- Adopt the values of Swadeshi
- Adopt swadeshi habits such as spinning and weaving hands
- Act for social eradication of untouchability

Gandhiji decided to withdraw the Non- Cooperation Movement because-

1. A peaceful protest was going on in Chauri Chaura, but it turned violent and people burned down the police station.
2. Gandhi opposed the use of violence entirely and felt that in many ways the protest was becoming violent.
3. Gandhi thought that for leading non-violent mass struggles, satyagrahis needed more tolerance and preparation.
4. Satyagrahis needed to be properly trained before they would be ready for mass struggle.
5. Inside the Congress, some representatives have so far attempted mass struggle and wanted to participate in provincial council elections.
6.They felt that it was important to oppose British policies within the councils.
7. Younger leaders pressed for more radical mass agitation and for full independence.

Note:Gandhiji called off the movement in February 1922. Gandhiji wanted under this movement all Indians to withdraw their labour from any activity.