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Increased the number of elected members in the Imperial Legislative Council and the provincial council However, most of the elected members were elected indirectly The reformed councils still enjoyed no real power, being merely advisory bodies. Introduced separate electorates under which all Muslims were grouped in separate constituencies from which Muslims alone could be elected. … Read more
The Indian Councils Act of 1909: A Step Towards Limited Self-Governance The Indian Councils Act of 1909, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, marked a significant turning point in the history of British India. While it fell short of granting full independence, it introduced elements of limited self-governance and expanded the scope of Indian participation … Read more
Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909 Increased the number of elected members in the Imperial Legislative Council and the provincial council However, most of the elected members were elected indirectly The reformed councils still enjoyed no real power, being merely advisory bodies. Introduced separate electorates under which all Muslims were grouped in separate constituencies from which Muslims alone … Read more