the decisive decade 1930 to 1937 presentation

the decisive decade 1930 to 1937

1. The Decisive Decade: India's Constitutional Journey (1930-1937) From Demands to Elections Presented By: Group Name Date: [Date of Presentation]

2. What We Will Explore 📜 Allahabad Address (1930) – Philosophical Blueprint 🤝 Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931) – A Strategic Truce ⚖️ Poona Pact (1932) – Representation Question 📖 Govt. of India Act (1935) – Governing Framework 🗳️ Provincial Elections (1937) – Democracy Tested Conclusion – Connecting the Dots

3. 1930 – Vision for a Separate Homeland Presidential address at All-India Muslim League session. Iqbal proposed separate Muslim state in NW India. Laid foundation for Pakistan Movement. Safeguarding Muslim political & cultural identity. Influenced Jinnah and future leadership.

4. 1931 – Gandhi-Irwin Pact Agreement between Gandhi & Lord Irwin. Context: After Civil Disobedience Movement & Salt March. Gandhi: Suspend movement, attend Round Table Conference. Irwin: Release prisoners, allow salt production. Temporary peace, Congress joined negotiations.

5. 1932 – Poona Pact Agreement between Gandhi & Ambedkar. Context: British Communal Award on separate electorates. Dalits: No separate electorates, but reserved seats. Prevented Hindu social split, ensured Dalit rights. Ambedkar emerged as Dalit leader.

6. 1935 – Govt. of India Act Extensive act by British Parliament. Key: Provincial Autonomy, Bicameral Legislatures. Proposed All-India Federation (never implemented). Separate electorates extended to minorities. Formed basis of Indian Constitution after independence.

7. 1937 – Provincial Elections First elections under 1935 Act. Congress: Major victory, formed 7 ministries. Muslim League: Poor performance, few seats. Outcome: Congress dominance, League reorganized. Laid ground for Lahore Resolution (1940).

8. Conclusion – Connecting the Dots Iqbal’s Vision (1930) – Political direction. Gandhi-Irwin Pact (1931) – Tactical pause. Poona Pact (1932) – Social compromise. Govt. of India Act (1935) – Legal framework. Elections (1937) – Tested democracy, shaped Partition path.

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