BRAY COMMITTEE REPORT

In 1922 a committed headed by Sir Dennys was appointed to report on the administration of NWFP and also examine
the working of the province since its inception in 1901. The committee also reconsider the r-amalgamation of NWFP
with Punjab and also the extensions of reforms like Montague-Chelmsford reforms to the province.
The committee consists of:

 3 Europeans
 3 Muslims
 2 Hindus

The committee submitted its report in March 1924 after visiting the province.

RECOMMENDATIONS
The committee recommended for:

 a Legislative Council with an elective majority, it included a Minister, and an executive Council
and,
 full provision for the introduction of adequate safeguards for the interests of the non-Muslim
minority and for the paramount interest of all India.

The Hindus from the Punjab against the separation of NWFP from Punjab and they considered introduction of
reforms dangerous to the Punjab, their own interest and to the rest of the whole India. They struggle for the r-
amalgamation of NWFP with the Punjab and also opposed reforms there. The committee recommendations
postpone for some time because communal uprising.