Sunday, July 24, 2011

The Poona Pact

Gandhiji reacted strongly to the proposal of granting the right of separate electorate to the depressed classes. He regarded them as an integral part of the Hindu society. He resorted to a fast unto death. In an anxiety to save his life the Poona Pact was signed between Gandhiji and Ambedkar. The main provisions of the Poona Pact were:

1.It was agreed to allot 148 seats to the depressed classes in the provincial legislatures as against 71 promised by the communal award.

2.It was promised that a certain percentage of seats allotted to the general non Muslim electorate would be reserved for the depressed classes.

3.The principle of joint electorate was accepted.

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