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Edwin Montagu and Gandhi
A page from The Graphic, depicting Edwin Montagu(1879 -1924) at the time of his resignation as Secretary of State for India, and the recently arrested Mahatma Gandhi(1869-1948), described here as an agitator. The royal visit of the Prince of Wales(later Duke of Windsor) to Delhi is also pictured. Date: 1922
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Arrested Aug18 Delhi Edwin Gandhi Gesture Mahatma Montagu Oration Resignation Speech Windsor
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This evocative image from The Graphic, published in August 1922, captures a pivotal moment in the complex political landscape of India during the visit of the Prince of Wales, later the Duke of Windsor, to Delhi. In the foreground, Edwin Montagu, the British Secretary of State for India, is depicted in the midst of his resignation speech, his solemn expression and outstretched hand conveying a sense of determination and resolve. Montagu's groundbreaking declaration, known as the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms, aimed to grant Indians a greater role in their own governance, marking a significant shift in British colonial policy. In sharp contrast, Mahatma Gandhi, the renowned Indian nationalist leader and agitator, is shown in the background, having been recently arrested for his role in the non-cooperation movement against British rule. Gandhi's defiant gaze and clenched fist symbolize his unwavering commitment to India's independence and the growing tide of Indian nationalism. The backdrop of the scene is the imposing architecture of Delhi's Red Fort, further emphasizing the clash of ideologies and the struggle for power between the British colonial rulers and the Indian nationalist movement. The Prince of Wales, dressed in full regalia, stands at the center, seemingly oblivious to the tumultuous events unfolding around him, underscoring the deep-rooted tensions and complexities of the British Raj in India during this period.
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