Question: the most important event that characterised the swadeshi movement

title: Swadeshi movement
text: The proposal of partition of Bengal became publicly known in 1905 , followed by immediate and spontaneous protests all over Bengal . Lord Curzon asked Queen Victoria to separate Bengal . Because they were scared if the Muslims and Hindus got together they could start a war . 500 meetings were held in East Bengal alone . 50,000 copies of pamphlets with a detailed critique of partition were distributed . This phase is marked by moderate techniques of protest such as petitions , public meetings , press campaign , etc. to turn public opinion in India as well as in Britain against partition .