The Interim Government (1946)

The Congress took a sharp turn and on August 8 and accepted the May 16 Plan. The political situation became so serious that the Quaid had to speak out so boldly; ‘If they want to arrest me now, I am ready to go to the prison immediately’.

On August 24, the Vicerow announced the formatiom of the interim government and the Quaid, in reply, reitierated his demand for the division of India into Pakistan & Hindustan. However, on September 2 the interim government took office without the representatives of the Muslim League.

The league leaders took stock of the situation & realized that it would be disastrous for Muslims if entire field was left open to Congress. After protracted negotiations Muslim League entered interim government on October 25 in its own right without accepting leadership of Congress within the government.

 

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