द इण्डियन स्ट्रगल / भारतीय स्वाधीनता संग्राम (नेताजी सुभाष चन्द्र बोस - ऐतिहासिक विश्लेषण)

148 THE INDIAN STRUGGLE
make that country their home, were to be assisted by the
Government to attain the 'White' standard of life. Though
the Pact was only partially satisfactory, it was better than
nothing and the Viceroy, Lord Irwin, fully supported the
Indian case in this matter. The Pact provided for an 'Agent'
of the Indian Government who would reside in South Africa
and Mr. Sastri was sent out from India as the first 'Agent.'
In the international sphere the step taken by England in
breaking off relations with Russia in 1927, was to have
repercussions in India. Since then the activities of the
Communist Party in India increased considerably. This was
helped by the weakening of the Nationalist forces in the
country and the growth of labour unrest in 1927 and 1928.