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To that end, the British government convened a series of "Round Table Conferences" in London. The first meeting was held in November 1930, but without the pre-eminent political leader in India, thus rendering it an exercise in futility. Gandhiji was released from jail in January 1931 and the following month had several long meetings with the Viceroy. These culminated in what was called the "Gandhi-Irwin Pact", by the terms of which civil disobedience would be called off, all prisoners released, and salt manufacture allowed along the coast. The pact was criticised by radical nationalists, for Gandhiji was unable to obtain from the Viceroy a commitment to political independence for Indians: he could obtain merely an assurance of talks towards that possible end.

A second Round Table Conference was held in London in the latter part of 1931. Here, Gandhiji represented the Congress. However, his claims that his party represented all of India came under challenge from three parties: from the Muslim League; which claimed to stand for the interests of the Muslim minority: from the Princes, who claimed that the Congress had no stake in their territories; and from the brilliant lawyer and thinker B.R. Ambedkar, who argued that Gandhiji and the Congress did not really represent the lowest castes.

Which section of society claimed that they were not represented by the Indian National Congress in the Second Round Table Conference?

Dalits

The correct answer is Option (3) → Dalits

Dalit Concerns: The Dalit community, also known as the Scheduled Castes, faced social discrimination and exclusion in various forms. They sought political representation and safeguards to protect their rights and interests, including reservations in legislatures and government services.

Indian National Congress: The Indian National Congress, as a major political party during the Indian freedom struggle, primarily represented the interests of the general population, and its leadership largely consisted of upper-caste leaders. At the time, the Congress did not prioritize the specific concerns of the Dalit community to the extent that Dalit leaders deemed necessary.

Demand for Separate Representation: Under the leadership of B.R. Ambedkar and other prominent Dalit leaders, the Dalit community demanded separate representation in the political process to ensure their issues and rights were adequately addressed. They argued that the Congress was not adequately representing their interests.

So, the correct option is [3].