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HARSHDEEP SAGARAIR 299· 2025

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Explain the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) and events that led to it

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Introduction

The Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) was the re-entry of Gandhi after his retirement in 1925, making it extremely critical for the Indian freedom struggle.

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Main Body

Events that led to CDM:

i) Simon Commission protests

ii) Followed by Nehru Report, 1928

iii) But not accepted by Birkenhead [secretary in Parliament]

iv) Led to 1929 Labour session - Nehru demanded Poorna Swaraj

v) Gandhi was asked to lead CDM

vi) Gandhi gave his 11-point demand that entailed abolishing of caste law, lenience on freedom fighters etc.

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  • Specific dates mentioned
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Topper

HARSHDEEP SAGAR

AIR 2992025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

The Freedom Struggle

Civil Disobedience Movement

Events leading to CDM

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chronological, explanatory

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