"Simon Commission Go back" slogan was given by whom?

 "Simon Commission Go back" slogan was given by whom?

1

Lala Lajpat Rai

Correct Answer

2

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

3

Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya

4

Jawaharlal Nehru

Solution: 1

The correct answer is Lala Lajpat Rai.

Key Points

• Simon Commission (1927 AD):
  • In 1927 AD, the British Government appointed the Indian Statutory Commission known popularly by its chairman Simon.
  • Lord Irwin was the Viceroy of India at that time.
  • The committee had to review the working of the dyarchy system introduced by Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms of 1919 AD and to report to what extent a representative government can be introduced in India.
  • All the members of the commission were White.
  • The National Congress decided to boycott the commission in its Madras Session in 1927 AD, presided over by Dr. Ansari.
  • The Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha decided to support the Congress.
  • On 3rd February 1928 AD, the commission was greeted with Hartals and a black flag demonstration under the slogan ‘Simon Go Back’.
  • The slogan was given by Lala Lajpat Rai.
  • At Lahore, Lala Lajpat Rai was severely beaten in a lathi charge and he succumbed to his injuries on 17 November 1928.

Additional Information

Slogan	Given by
Swaraj (Self Rule) is my birthright	Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Satyameva Jayate	Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
Araam Haraam hai	Jawaharlal Nehru