The Simon Commission was a group of seven British Members of Parliament appointed in 1927 to study and make recommendations on the constitutional reforms in India. It was named after its chairman, Sir John Simon.



The Indian National Congress had been demanding self-rule for India, and the British government had promised to consider the demand after the end of World War I. However, no concrete steps were taken in this direction, and the demand continued to grow stronger.



The Indian National Congress and other political parties boycotted the Simon Commission as it did not have any Indian representatives. This led to widespread protests and demonstrations across the country. The protestors demanded complete independence from British rule and the release of political prisoners.



To counter the Simon Commission, the Indian National Congress appointed a committee headed by Jawaharlal Nehru to draft a constitution for India. The report, known as the Nehru Report, recommended complete independence for India and the establishment of a federal government.



The Simon Commission's recommendations were rejected by Indian political parties, and its failure led to the appointment of the Round Table Conferences to discuss the constitutional reforms. The Simon Commission's failure also led to an increase in nationalist sentiment and demands for complete independence.

In conclusion, the Simon Commission was a significant event in India's struggle for independence, which led to widespread protests and demands for self-rule. Its failure paved the way for further negotiations and discussions between the British government and Indian political parties.