The Bombay Herald, 3 February 1928

NATION ERUPTS IN PROTEST: "SIMON GO BACK!"

Bombay – The Statutory Commission, led by Sir John Simon, was met with a sea of black flags and thunderous chants of "Simon Go Back!" upon its arrival in Bombay today. The commission, sent by the British government to suggest constitutional reforms for India, has been unanimously condemned by all major Indian political parties, including the Congress and the Muslim League.

The source of the nationwide outrage is the commission's all-white composition; not a single Indian member has been included to decide the future of India's governance. This exclusion is being viewed as a grave insult to the self-respect and intelligence of the Indian people. Protests and hartals have paralyzed major cities across the country. The unified opposition demonstrates a new level of political maturity and a clear message to London: India will not accept its future being decided by a foreign, unrepresentative body. The commission's journey is set to be met with similar protests nationwide, signaling a new chapter in India's demand for self-rule.