In 1927, the British Government in England decided to send a Commission headed by Lord Simon to decide India’s political future. The commission had no Indian representative. This decision created an outrage in India. Indian National Congress in its Madras session of December 3, 1928 decided to boycott the Commission. When the Commission arrived, it met with demonstrations with banners saying “Simon Go Back.” In 1928, when the Simon Commission visited Lahore, Lala Lajpat Rai led a non-violent protest against it. The police struck back with lethal force, carrying out a lathi charge. Lala Lajpat Rai suffered serious injuries in the police assault and eventually died on November 17, 1928. ....Read more