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      "chunk_data": "III. In view of the gravity of the political situation in the country and also in view of the possibility that the situation may become still more acute in the future, this Conference resolves:\n(a) That in order to restore peace and harmony in the country it is necessary for Government to adopt a policy of conciliation, by ceasing to put into force the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1908, and the Prevention of Seditious Meetings Act of 1911 and such other measures as have a repressive effect, and by releasing those arrested and imprisoned under these Acts; while, on the other hand, the campaign of Non-co-operation should forthwith be suspended by the Leaders of Non-co-operation, so as to facilitate a sane settlement under conditions essential for mutual understanding.",
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      "chunk_data": "(c) That a Committee of the following six gentlemen be appointed to take possible practical steps in this direction :- the President, Prof. S. C. Mukherji, Mr. A. Nundy, Mr. K. L. Rallia Ram, M.L.C., Mr. K. T. Paul, and Prof. Cornelius, this Committee being empowered to co-opt others and also to draw up their findings in the form of resolutions to be sent to the bodies mentioned below.",
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