Gandhi–Irwin Pact

The Gandhi–Irwin Pact was an agreement signed in 1931 between Mahatma Gandhi, leader of India’s independence movement, and Lord Irwin, the British colonial governor. It resulted from negotiations to ease tensions and address Indian grievances. The pact included Gandhi agreeing to suspend his civil disobedience protests, and in return, the British agreed to release political prisoners, allow peaceful protests, and gradually relax restrictions. This led to the second round of talks between India and Britain, and was a significant step toward Indian self-rule, balancing negotiation with ongoing resistance efforts.