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"The Swadeshi movement had its genesis in the anti-partition movement which was started to oppose the British decision to partition Bengal, which had a population of 78 million. In the disguise of the administrative decision, the real motive of partition was mainly a politically driven decision to weaken Indian nationalism. According to Lord Curzon, the Viceroy (1899-1905), the partition was meant to Dethrone Calcutta from its position. In December 1903, the partition proposals became publicly known and invited around 500 protest meetings within the first two months. Despite the widespread protest, the partition of Bengal was announced on 19th July 1905. In response to this, the Swadeshi Movement was proclaimed on 7th August 1905 urging people to boycott foreign products. Not bothered with the Swadeshi movement, the Government on 1st September 1905 announced 16th October 1905 as the date for implementing the partition of Bengal proposal..."