The Simon Commission arrived in India in _______.

Key Points

• The Simon Commission arrived in India in 1928.
• The Simon Commission was a group of seven British Members of Parliament that was sent to India in 1928 to study constitutional reform.
• It was headed by Sir John Simon and was officially known as the Indian Statutory Commission.
• The commission faced strong protests from Indian leaders and the general public as it did not include any Indian members.
• The slogan "Simon Go Back" became popular during the protests against the commission.

Additional Information

• The Simon Commission was appointed in 1927 and arrived in India in 1928.
• Its purpose was to review the working of the Government of India Act 1919 and suggest further reforms.
• The commission's report, published in 1930, led to the Round Table Conferences and eventually the Government of India Act 1935.
• The Government of India Act 1935 laid the foundation for the federal structure of India and introduced provincial autonomy.
• The Indian leaders' opposition to the Simon Commission highlighted the demand for greater self-governance and inclusion of Indians in decision-making processes.