Question

What were the reforms brought forth by the first Congress Ministry led by C. Rajaji?

Answer 1

1. C. Rajaji formed the first Congress Ministry in 1937.
2. He introduced a prohibition on an experimental basis in Salem.
3. To compensate for the loss of revenue he introduced a sales tax.
4. He opened temples to the ‘untouchables’ (Harijans).
5. He appointed a committee to enquire into the condition of the tenants in the zamindari areas.
6. One of the controversial measures of Rajaji was the introduction of Hindi as a compulsory subject in schools [and Kula Kalvi Thittam in 1953].
7. After the resignation of the Congress Ministry in 1939 the then, Governor of Madras Lord Erskine in Feb 1940 who took over the reigns of administration removed Hindi as a compulsory subject.