Pakistan Resolution
2nd Year Pakistan Studies Notes
Pakistan Resolution
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PREAMBLE
Pakistan Resolution was the turning point in the history of Pakistan.It
provides a way to the Muslims,leading to the destination of a complete
independence.
ATTITUDE OF HINDUS
Hindus clearly stated that they would not tolerate another community in India by saying:
"India belong to the Hindus and if Muslims wish to live in India,they should Hinduism."
The Hindus tried to destroy Muslim identity by introducing Hindi as a medium of education.
CONGRESS OPERATION
The congress neglected the Muslim in every field and supported the
Hindus.It did not recognize Muslim as a considerable party in India.In
his address Nehru stated that: "There are only two parties in the
country,the congress and the british." According of Quaid-e-Azam :
"The sole aim and object of the congress is to annihilate every other organization in the country."
PARTITION PROPOSALS
By 1937,the political conditions of Sub Continent compelled the Muslim
political leaders to seriously consider the partition of India.The idea
of Indian partition was not a new one,a number of partition proposals
had been forwarded previously by many Muslim leaders like Syed Ahmed
Shaheed,Mohammad Abdul Qadir,Allama Iqbal,Syed Jamal Uddin Afghani,Abdul
Halim Sharar e.t.c.
PROPOSAL GIVEN BY ALLAMA IQBAL
The most reasonable proposal was given by Allama Iqbal.The
poet,philospher,while delivering his presidential address at the annual
session of the Muslim League at Allahbad in December 1930 said:
"India is a continent of Human Beings belonging to different languages
,having different religion,therefore,I demand the formation of separate
Muslim State for the Muslims of India."
CHAUDRY REHMAT ALI'S SCHEME
Chaudry Rehmat Ali proposed his scheme of partition of India.He declared:
"North of India is Muslim and we shall keep it Muslim.Not only that ,we will make it a Muslim State....?"
He coined the word "Pakistan" in which 'P' stands for Punjab,'A' stands
for Afghanistan,(N.W.F.P) 'K' for Kashmir ,'S' for Sindh and 'tan'
stands for Baluchistan.The word Pakistan means "The land of Pure".
THE PAKISTAN RESOLUTION
In 1940,the annual session of Muslim League was held at Lahore in Minto
Park (Iqbal Park).Under the chairmanship of Quaid-e-Azam and a
resolution was passed on 23rd March,1940.The Resolution was moved by
Bengal Chief Minister Maulvi Fazlul Haq and seconded by Chaudry
Khaliq-uz-Zaman.It stated that:
"No Constitution plan would be workable in this country or acceptable to
Muslims unless it is designed on the following basic
principles,viz,that geographically contigous units are democrated into
regions which should be so constituted,with such territorial adjustment
as may necessary,that the areas in which Muslims are numerically in
majority as in the North-Western and Eastern zones of India,should be
grouped to constitute independent states in which the constituent units
shall be autonomous and sovereign...adequate,effective and mandatory
safeguards should be specifically provided in the constitution for
minorities for the protection of their religion
,cultural,economic,political,administrative and other rights."
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS OF QUAID-E-AZAM
The Quaid-e-Azam delivered a historic address at this moment
highlighting the distinct national character of the Muslims of India.He
said:
"Musalmans are not a minority at is commonly known and understood.One
has only got to look around even today,According to the British map of
India,out of 11 provinces,4 provinces where the Muslims dominate more or
less are functioning not with standing the decision of the Congress
High Command to non cooperate and prepare fore civi disobedience
.Musalmans are nation according to any definition of a nation and they
must have their homelands,their territory and their state.We wish to
live in peace and harmony with our neighbours as a free and independent
people.We wish our people to develope to the fullest our
spritual,cultural,economic,social and political life in a way that we
think best and in consonance with our own ideals and according to the
genius of our people."
MUSLIMS ACCEPTANCE AND HINDUS REJECTION OF THE RESOLUTION
The Resolution was unanimously accepted by the Muslims who had assembled
the meeting plan in a large number.The Hindu readers and newspaper
raise a hue and cry after the Resolution.They refused it and referred to
the partition as "Vivesection of Motherland".
Gandhi said that :
"Dividing India was like dividing a cow."
Quaid-e-Azam warned the Hindus that:
"If the Hindus tried to get the whole of India they would loose the
whole,but if they gave one-third to the Muslims they would get
two-thirds."
IMPORTANCE OF PAKISTAN RESOLUTION
The Pakistan Resolution is a land mark in the history of the Muslims of
India.This famous Resolution results in the creation of Pakistan.The
acceptance of Pakistan Resolution strengthned the Two Nation Theory
which was the basis of Muslim struggle for Independence.
CONCLUTION
Pakistan Resolution was a demand for the protection and safeguard of the
national identity of the Muslims.With the passage of Pakistan
Resolution,the Muslims began to acquire new hope and confidence in their
destiny.The Resolution infused high spirits among the Muslims who were
now determined to fight to the last minute for the accomplishment of
Pakistan.
