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why did congress oppose Morley Minto reforms??? I found this reason on the Internet but I don't really understand what it means...
[Franchise] The franchise was very narrow and it was not uniform. The number of voters was very small because the property qualification was very high, and it was discriminatory differing from place to place, and women were not given the right to poll. Only loyal Indians from upper classes, who loved western education and culture, could reach the Legislative Councils. Furthermore there were indirect methods of election which were against the basic principles of democracy. Landlords and chamber of commerce were given undue importance who would elect members to Legislative Councils.
[Franchise] The franchise was very narrow and it was not uniform. The number of voters was very small because the property qualification was very high, and it was discriminatory differing from place to place, and women were not given the right to poll. Only loyal Indians from upper classes, who loved western education and culture, could reach the Legislative Councils. Furthermore there were indirect methods of election which were against the basic principles of democracy. Landlords and chamber of commerce were given undue importance who would elect members to Legislative Councils.