What Was the Intention of the “East India Bill?”
PremiumWhat was the intention of the East India Bill Edmund Burke - a British statesman delivered a speech on December His concern in the speech was the East India Bill Burke's speech reveals the primary objectives behind this bill He emphasized the necessity of reform and the protection of Indian territories under British control Identifying the Abuses in India The primary aim of the East India Bill was to address the extensive abuses committed by the East India Company in India Burke highlighted that the administration had done significant and habitual abuses He stated To justify us in taking the administration of their affairs out of the hands of the East India Company on my principles I must see several conditions Ensuring Parliamentary Accountability It ensures that government officials are answerable to Parliament and the public for their actions and decisions It truly speaks that where there is no accountability