Nehru Report | Background - Reactions and Significance - Civil Disobedience Movement - Simon Commission - Key Features of the Nehru Report
The Nehru Report, officially known as the "Report of the All-Parties Conference," was a significant document in India's constitutional history. It was prepared by a committee headed by Motilal Nehru, a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress, and presented on August 10, 1928. The report was a response to the challenge posed by the British government's announcement of a new constitution for India, which was seen as not adequately representing Indian interests. NEHRU REPORT Background of Nehru Report: 1. Simon Commission: The British government appointed the Simon Commission in 1927 to discuss constitutional reforms in India. However, the commission consisted of all British members and no Indian representation, leading to widespread protests and boycotts in India. 2. All-Parties Conference: In response to the Simon Commission and the need for a unified Indian response, an All-Parties Conference was convened in 1928 in which leaders from various political p...