The Nehru Report was prepared by a committee of the Indian National Congress, chaired by Jawaharlal Nehru, and included prominent leaders such as Motilal Nehru, Tej Bahadur Sapru, and Madan Mohan Malaviya.
The report was a response to the Simon Commission, which had been appointed by the British government to recommend constitutional reforms for India.
The report proposed a dominion status for India within the British Empire, with a federal system of government and a bicameral legislature.
The report advocated for joint electorates, in which Hindus and Muslims would vote together, and proportional representation for religious minorities.
The report called for a bill of rights, which would guarantee fundamental rights to all citizens, including freedom of speech, religion, and assembly.
The report was a significant moment in the history of the Indian independence movement, as it marked the first attempt by Indian leaders to draft a comprehensive plan for constitutional reforms.
The report was widely discussed and debated in the Indian press and in political circles, and was seen as a major challenge to British authority in India.
The report was criticized by many Muslim leaders, who felt that it did not adequately address the concerns and interests of the Muslim community.
The report was also criticized by some Hindu leaders, who felt that it did not go far enough in securing Hindu political rights.
The report was rejected by the British government, which appointed another committee to draft a new constitution for India.
The rejection of the Nehru Report by the British government led to growing disillusionment with the idea of constitutional reform, and strengthened the demand for Indian independence.
The report marked a shift in the Indian nationalist movement towards a more secular and inclusive vision of India, based on the principles of democracy and social justice.
The report highlighted the growing divide between Hindus and Muslims in India, and the challenges of building a cohesive national identity.
The report contributed to the rise of communalism in Indian politics, as religious communities began to mobilize around competing visions of India’s future.
The Nehru Report remains an important document in the history of India, and continues to be studied and debated by scholars and activists.
