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The Morley-Minto Reforms-1909

Background:
• The Morley-Minto Reforms is the famous name given to 1909 Indian Councils Act.

• Lord Morley, Head of Indian office announced that the government wants to introduce new
reforms for India.

• These new reforms will allow the locals of India to have more power in the legislative
affairs.

• A committee was established to propose a report of reforms.

• The committee submitted the report, after Lord Minto and Lord Morley's approval, the
British parliament passed the Act of 1909.

Importance & Reforms:


• The members were increased to 60 for the Imperial Council.

• The members of the Central Executive Council increased to 60.

• The members of the Provincial Council increased to 50 and 30, in big and small provinces
respectively.

• Separated electorates for the Muslims.

• The Indians were given more advisory power, but they didn't receive any power to change
the law.

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