What role did Gopal Krishna Gokhale play as a member of Imperial Legislative Council?

1. 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.
2. His relentless efforts led to reduction in toll tax.
3. He tried to introduce a bill with a view to make primary education compulsory but he could not achieve much success in it.
4. Being an economist, he demanded radical changes in the fiscal policy and better jobs for the educated middle class.
5. He impressed upon the government to reduce the land revenue.