History & Civics
What role did Gopal Krishna Gokhale play as a member of Imperial Legislative Council?
Answer
- In 1902 Gokhale became the member of the Imperial Legislative Council. He pleaded in the Council for reduction in Salt Duty and the abolition of excise duty on cotton goods.
- His relentless efforts led to reduction in toll tax.
- He tried to introduce a bill with a view to make primary education compulsory but he could not achieve much success in it.
- Being an economist, he demanded radical changes in the fiscal policy and better jobs for the educated middle class.
- He impressed upon the government to reduce the land revenue.
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