Morley-Minto reforms
· Chennai
The Indian Councils Act 1909 introduced elections to the legislative councils, including Madras, and admitted Indians to the Madras executive council.
The Indian Councils Act 1909, named after Secretary of State John Morley and Viceroy Lord Minto, enlarged the central and provincial legislative councils. It introduced indirect elections to the councils, including the Madras Legislative Council, and created separate electorates for Muslims. Indians were also admitted to the executive councils of the Bombay and Madras governments. The reforms expanded Indian participation in government while keeping power with British officials.
.svg){kind=link}