Question

Reason out why James Neill statue was moved to Madras Museum.

Answer 1

1. James Neill of the Madras Fusiliers (Infantrymen with firearms) was brutal in wrecking Vengence at Kanpur. Women and children were massacred in the 1857 Revolt.
2. A statue was erected for him at mount road, Madras.
3. Nationalists felt this as an insult to Indian sentiments.
4. They organized a series of demonstrations in Madras.
5. Protesters came from all over the Madras Presidency and were led by S. N. Somayajulu of Tirunelveli.
6. Many were arrested and sentenced to prison.
7. Gandhi who visited Madras during the same time gave his support to the agitation.
8. The statue was finally moved to Madras Museum when Congress Ministry, led by C. Rajaji formed the Government in 1917.