Why was the Rowlatt Act opposed in India? Explain.

(i) Gandhiji in $\displaystyle 1919$ decided to launch a nationwide satyagraha against the proposed Rowlatt Act ($\displaystyle 1919$).

(ii) This Act had been hurriedly passed through the Imperial Legislative Council despite the united opposition of the Indian members.

(iii) It gave the government enormous powers to repress political activities.

(iv) It allowed detention of political prisoners without trial for two years.

(v) Mahatma Gandhi wanted non-violent civil disobedience against such unjust laws, which would start with a hartal on $\displaystyle 6$ April.