History & Civics
Who passed the Vernacular Press Act? Why was it passed?
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The Vernacular Press Act was passed by Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India.
This act forbade vernacular papers to publish any material that might excite feelings of dissatisfaction against the British government.
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