Why did Gandhiji decide to launch a nationwide satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act 1919? How was it organised? Explain

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Satyagrah against the proposed Rowlatt Act 1919:

• The Rowlatt Act was hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council.
• Indian members unitedly opposed it.
• It gave government enormous powers to repress political activities.
• It allowed detention of political prisoners without trials for two years.