Modern History:Surat Split & Minto Morley reforms

Surat Split, 1907:

The INC split into two groups – the extremists and the moderates at the Surat session in 1907. The Extremists were led by Bal, Pal, Lal while the moderates by G.K. Gokhale.

Indian Council Act,1909 or Minto Morley reforms

• Total numbers of members in Governor Council increased to 60.
• Direct elections were introduced,but only tax payers could participate.
• First time executive (ministerial) post given to indian. Sir S.P Sinha was the law minister at that time.
• Separate electorate system for Muslims was introduced, which means only Muslims can vote for Muslims.