In 1919, Gandhiji decided to launch a nationwide Satyagraha against the proposed 'Rowlatt Act (1919)'. Despite opposition by Indian National Congress, the Act was passed and it gave enormous powers to the government to repress political activities.
(i) This act had been hurriedly passed though the Imperial Legislative Council despite the united opposition from the Indian members.
(ii) It gave the goverment enormous powers to repress political activities.
(iii) The colonial government allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.