Describe the main features of 'Poona Pact'.

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Describe the main features of 'Poona Pact'.

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answered Feb 2, 2018 by faiz (82,347 points) 6 6 11
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The main features of 'Poona Pact' were :

(i) The Poona Pact (September 1932) gave Depressed Classes (later to be known as Scheduled Caste) reserved seats in provincial and central legislative councils.
(ii) They were to be voted in by, the general electorate.
(iii) Act came into force due to Gandhiji's fast unto death.
(iv) Ambedkar ultimately accepted Gandhiji's stand.

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