History & Civics
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The Simon Commission was appointed to investigate the need for further constitutional reforms. The Commission was composed of seven British members of Parliament. It had no Indian member. This was seen as a violation of the principle of self-determination and a deliberate insult to the respect of the Indians. So the Congress, decided to boycott it and were supported by the Muslim League and Hindu Mahasabha.
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