1. Why do you think our national movement supported the idea that all adults
have a right to vote?
Answer
Under colonial rule, the people had lived in fear of the British govt. & did
not agree with many of the
decisions that they took.
→ But they faced great danger if they tried to criticised these decisions. → The
freedom movement
changed this situation & the nationalists began to openly criticise the
British govt & make demands.
→ They demanded that there be elected members in the legislature with a right to
discuss the budget & ask questions.
That is why nationalist movement supported the idea of universal adult
franchise, so that the people can take part in the decision making of the
country.