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Why did Gandhi suspend the Rowlatt satyagraha in 1919?
AThe government repealed the Act
BHe was arrested in Punjab
CCongress withdrew its support
DRioting broke the nonviolence pledge
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Rioting broke the nonviolence pledge
Riots in Punjab, Delhi and Gujarat convinced him that people were not ready for strict nonviolence.
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