India Nationalism Events

The Anarchy india_nationalism_events.1 · dlc011

Unchecked unrest in the … has led to the outbreak of a civil war across the Indian subcontinent. Figures across … society have suggested abandoning the collapsing subcontinent to its fate.

…, a senior politician and professor of Oriental studies, was asked about the state of India and if there was any hope for re-establishing governance. He had this to say: "They are an ancient people, too old to learn the business of governance. Led as they are by their so-called leaders, chaos is the best we can expect out of them. We were their benevolent guides; without us, they are clearly lost."

The Evacuation india_nationalism_events.2 · dlc011

The outbreak of open civil war across India has broken the resolve of the … government. They have ordered our administration abrogated, and all … citizens to evacuate India immediately.

… Imperial … Gymkhana Club To all members, It is with great sorrow that I must ask you to abandon your duty to India. Its ungrateful people have chosen to spit on the very hand that raised them. Say goodbye to our great works and make way for the ports our ancestors built; we will depart from them one last time.

The Salt March india_nationalism_events.3 · dlc011

Indian independence activists led by … have marched to the seaside of … to protest the state salt monopoly. Upon arriving at the shore, they intentionally violated the law by harvesting salt.

Salt Riot in …! On …, a large group arrived in … with the clear intent of breaking the Imperial law. They collected seawater and boiled it to produce salt. Nearly all the people gathered were arrested. We asked the march leader, a senior member of the …, what they intended to do with the salt. He explained that they deemed the salt tax untenable and wished to exert their right to self-rule through this nonviolent protest. If the reader is amused, then they are not alone! But at least one can rest assured that the nationalist movement is in harmless hands.

The Natal Indian Congress india_nationalism_events.4 · dlc011

An Indian lawyer by the name of … has founded the Natal Indian Congress, an organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of the … Indian population.

Another Treasonous Voice … saw the founding of the Natal Indian Congress—another organization in a series of rebellious groups unhappy with the current government. Led by the young Indian advocate, …, their focus seems to be the plight of Indians. Our more astute readers will find this unsurprising, as … was recently reported demanding the right to vote for Indian people. Perhaps we can take solace in the knowledge that despite their grand rebellious notions, these groups remain disunited.

Satyagraha india_nationalism_events.5 · dlc011

After spending many years abroad, … has returned to the …. He has put his theory of Satyagraha, or "holding firmly to truth", to use in support of the Indian independence movement.

As the advocate, recently returned from his travels abroad, speaks for the sixth hour, the convention is listless. "Bright young man!" a Congress member quips. "Who does he think he is?" another responds, "He seems to assume he is the smartest in the room; his every proclamation guarantees free ammunition for our enemies."

The India League india_nationalism_events.6 · dlc011

"John, I was at high tea with the ladies, and a young woman approached us with the most perplexing petition. At first, I thought it was an odd prank played by Emma. You know how she is with her fancies. But it seems that this woman was quite serious. She said she is part of the India League, and they advocate for Indian independence. Once it was apparent that this was no prank, we asked her who they thought would lead the Indians in our stead. As if the whole idea wasn't ridiculous enough, she suggested they would lead themselves! I don't know where these kids get those ideas. I imagine this is the cost of letting some of those Indians study and work here!"

The Condition of India india_nationalism_events.7 · dlc011

The India League has published a brief on conditions in the …, highlighting extreme poverty and policies of repression against nationalist activists.

The officer eyed the telegram on his desk, a smirk tugging at his lips. The Governor-General had written to him to complain about the India League and their lengthy document about the treatment of Indians in India. The Governor was furious that the Home Office had allowed the League any room to breathe. The Governor had his sympathies, but the officer could not help but laugh. Surely, the Indian people knew their condition? What did the league hope to achieve? Only a traitor would support their cause. That they allowed some Indians to come study in this great country was kindness enough.