The Simon Commission, also known as the Indian Statutory Commission, was appointed by the British government in 1927 to review and propose constitutional reforms in India. However, the commission did not include any Indian members, which sparked widespread protests and criticism. The Indian National Congress and other nationalist organizations boycotted the commission, viewing it as an insult to Indian aspirations for self-rule. The protests against the Simon Commission symbolized the growing demand for Indian participation in the decision-making process and complete independence from British rule. The commission\s visit to India was met with mass demonstrations and the slogan of "Go back, Simon!" The Simon Commission and the subsequent protests galvanized the Indian freedom movement, uniting different sections of society and strengthening the demand for Swaraj (self-governance).
How did the Simon Commission impact the Indian freedom movement?