The early Congressmen who dominated the Indian National Congress from 1885 to 1905 were liberal in their views and programme. In this context describe their objectives regarding:

(a) Any three Constitutional Reforms

(b) Any three Administrative Reforms

(c) Any two Economic Reforms

(d) Their fight to safeguard Civil Liberties

(a) The objectives of Early Nationalists regarding three Constitutional Reforms were-

1. They asked for the abolition of the India Council.
2. The Congress at its very first session asked for the expansion of the Legislative Councils created by the Act of 1861. The Central and Provincial Councils both should have a considerable proportion of "elected" members.
3. These Councils should be given more powers. All legislative measures and financial questions, including budgets should be submitted to the Councils.

(b) The objectives of Early Nationalists regarding three Administrative Reforms were-

1. Wider employment of Indians in the higher services.
2. Holding of simultaneous examinations both in England and in India for recruitment to the Indian Civil Service.
3. Adequate representation of the Indians in the Executive Council of the Viceroy and those of the Governors.

(c) The objectives of Early Nationalists regarding two Economic Reforms were-

1. Giving of cheap credit (loans) to the peasants through agricultural banks.
2. Total abolition of salt tax and the duty on sugar.

(d) The objectives of Early Nationalists regarding their fight to safeguard Civil Liberties were-

1. Early Congressmen opposed tooth and nail the suppression of the freedoms of speech and expression.
2. They were demanding rights to assemble and to form associations.
3. The Congress believed that the suppression of a free press would not check 'sedition' or rebellion against government, it would only drive it underground.