 The threat posed by the activities of the Samiti in Bengal during World War I, along with the threat of a Ghadarite uprising in Punjab, led to the passage of Defence of India Act 1915.The act received universal support from Indian non-officiating members in the Governor General's council and from moderate leaders within the Indian political movement.The British war effort had received popular support within India and the act received support on the understanding that the measures enacted were necessary in the war situation.