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1934, Jan 4 On return from London, told the Press that the suggestions made for All India Federation were simply a deception.

Jan 20 Addressing the Muslim students Union, Bombay, dwelt at length on the prevalent political situation in India. Considered the differences between parties and groups a great national tragedy, saying "...there is no leader in India who carried the confidence of the people throughout the country". Attributed the political uncertainty to the absence of a fully Representative political body in the country. Emphasized the need for Hindu-Muslim unity, and exhorted his audience to forge unity and a clear-cut policy to gain freedom.
Feb 4 An emergency All India Muslim League Council meeting decided to hold a convention after consulting Mohammed Ali Jinnah and the Aga Khan in compliance with the Resolution passed at the last All India Muslim League annual session.

Feb 5 In reply to Yakub's request to assume presidentship of the All India Muslim League, said in a telegram, "Will accept Presidentship All India Muslim League if all parties desire, and am elected by Council."
Feb 11 In spite of his absence from the country, his nomination was filed for contesting election to Central Assembly as Bombay Manuscript' Representative.

Feb 20 At a public meeting held at Blavatsky Lodge, Bombay, said, That the All India Federation / Federal visualized in the White Paper scheme was not a real and genuine Federation / Federal, that this scheme was retrograde, that it would create an enormous amount of ill-feeling and ill-will between the Indian States and British India and that it would prove a failure."
Mar 4 Re-elected President of the re-united All India Muslim League by its Council. Till then, All India Muslim League was split in two groups: Hafiz Hidayat Hussain Group and Mian Abdul Aziz Group. The two All India Muslim League factions agreed to become united under presidentship of Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

A combined meeting of Hidayat and Aziz groups was held at New Delhi under the presidentship of Hafiz Hidayat Husain. In which a Resolution was passed to end the cleavage and elect him as President of the united All India Muslim League Another Resolution authorized Mohammad Ali Jinnah to fix the date and venue of the next annual session of the All India Muslim League. The meeting appointed Hidayat Husain as Secretary, Khan Bahadur S.M. Abdullah, Anwarul Azim, Member Legislative Assembly, and Shah Masood Ahmed, Member Legislative Assembly, Joint secretaries.

Mar 8 In an interview, said that the Muslim would never fall behind others in their struggle for independence, and that he was awaiting the response to his appeal made to responsible leaders.
Mar 29 In a circular letter, Hon. Joint secretary, All India Muslim League, Delhi, requested people to gather at the railway station to accord a rousing reception to Mohammed Ali Jinnah. Who was reaching Delhi on March 31, in view of his meritorious services to the country and to Muslim community at a critical juncture.

Apr 1-2 On return to India from England was given enthusiastic welcome by All India Muslim League Council in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion appealed for unity among Muslim organizations with a view to confront Government with united demands.

Presided over All India Muslim League Council meeting and discussed the general political situation for three hour's in which Shaukat Ali, Begum Shah Nawaz, Yamin Khan and Raza Ali participated. On the second day, a few more nationalists Muslim attended. Asaf Ali hoped that under his leadership the doors of the All India Muslim League would be thrown open to all and no attempt would be made by any one Section to monopolize the All India Muslim League, Yakub welcomed his return and stressed the need for unity. In his address, Mohammed Ali Jinnah characterized the All India Muslim League as "perfectly sound and healthy", condemned the White Paper except the Communal Award, and said that the Constitutional scheme recommended in the White Paper could be averted only when there was unity between Hindu and Muslim Called for "a real, solid united front", against the scheme, and asserted that Muslim would not "lag behind any other community in serving the best interests of India."

On being pressed to stay on in the country at that critical hour, said, that he could at any time come back to the country by air when needed and that he would be promoting the interests of the country in England.
Apr 3 Talking to the Representative, API, at the end of two days' All India Muslim League Council meeting at Delhi, said that Muslim should be given assurances of protection in the future Indian constitution, and that this could only be possible with Hindu-Muslim unity.

Addressing Muslim Youth All India Muslim League, Delhi, exhorted them to feel their responsibilities towards their community. Said that the future Indian constitution was passing through several stages and that in the light of suggestions placed before All India Muslim League Council, he was engrossed in devising a policy for a Hindu-Muslim communal settlement.

Apr 6 In an interview with API, Bombay clarified his position in his talks with Malaviya who, J said, had failed to maintain the Secrecy of their deliberations.
Apr 17 It was reported that Mohammad Ali Jinnah was leaving for England on April 23 and might not return to India before Dec.

Apr 23 His departure for England postponed because of illness.
Apr 25 In a letter, Fazl-i-Husain welcomed his election as President of the United All India Muslim League and approved the Resolution passed by the All India Muslim League.

Apr-May Seriously ill, but recovered in mid-May.
May 11 In a letter to Fazl-i-Husain, thanked him for his good wishes for speedy recovery, and said, "I am glad that you approve of the Resolution passed by the All India Muslim League. It is a great comfort to me that I have the approval of a man whose judgment I value." Informed him that he "was anxious to see" him, while at Delhi, but could not due to his indifferent health and pressure of work.

May 15 In reply to his letter of May 11, Fazl-i-Husain wished him "complete recovery and the best of health. India and, in particular, Muslim India cannot afford to lose you. Men of clear vision, independent judgement and strength of character are very few, and when one sees efforts made in non-Muslim Indian quarters not to help genuinely Muslim India with a view to Secure their co-operation but simply to persuade the Muslim community to entrust its future to them, the need for a strong man of independent judgement, integrity and strength of character becomes apparent and overwhelmingly great."

Felt distressed that Muslim had been placed between the "Devil and Deep Sea", and said "At such crisis it is only men of very outstanding ability like yours who can guide the community, and that is why. I was very pleased indeed when I found you had given your consent to reorganize the All India Muslim League under your leadership."
May 24 Sailed for Europe in the afternoon, Dr. Ansari and Krishnamachariar accompanied him. When asked about the Congress Patna decisions, said "I am really disappointed because the hand of friendship and cooperation which had been extended by the Resolution of the All India Muslim League at Delhi was not welcomed". Added: "The Congress had again missed the bus". Expressed readiness to cooperate with any community or party to secure an agreed constitution for the country and regretted Congress's rejection of his offer. Reiterated that "unless Indian presented a united front-and it was time the Congress realized this fact-there was not only no hope of advance, but there was every danger of the White Paper being further whittled down."

Jul 28 Azad was elected President of the Indian National Congress Parliamentary Board.
Aug 12-13 All India Muslim League Council meeting at Simla under Syed Raza Ali passed several Resolutions the meeting was attended by 35 Member.

Sep 17 In a lengthy statement, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi explained the reasons for his retirement from the Congress.
Oct 26 The 48th session of the Indian National Congress was held at Bombay, after a lapse of three and half years, under the presidency of Babu Rajendra Prasad. It was attended by nearly 60,000 delegates, visitors, etc.

Oct-Nov Elections to Indian Legislative Assembly in the Muslim constituencies were fought on a joint manifesto of All India Muslim League and Muslim Conference, which urged Muslim to vote for Muslim League and Congress candidates and those in favor of the Communal Award and separate electorates - i.e., against Congress and Nationalist Muslim Parties. In the new Assembly, Congress had 44 seats; Independent Party (with Mohammad Ali Jinnah as leader) had 22; and Congress Nationalist Party (with Malaviya as leader) had 11 Members; the Pro-Government Section including European Group (11 Members), with F.E. James as leader, Official Member and Non-Official nominated Member Total Indian Legislative Assembly membership stood at 127 Members.
Nov 29 Expected to leave London for India on December 8. Expressing his views on the White Paper informed the Press reporters that India had been left at the mercy of the Rulers of the States.

Dec 28 In an interview to the Reuters Representative, said that with unity in their ranks, they could definitely reject the JPC Report, which was doomed to failure like the Simon Commission Report.
Dec 29 (?) Sent a letter to Iqbal on the political situation.

Dec 30 In a letter, M.A. Ansari sought his cooperation in the Assembly work, saying that "a very great deal would depend on the attitude the Muslim Member may adopt at this time, and it is equally clear that yours will be the greatest share in shaping their out look and views."
Dec Returned to Bombay.

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1934, Jan 4	On return from London, told the Press that the suggestions made for All India Federation were simply a deception.
Jan 20	Addressing the Muslim students Union, Bombay, dwelt at length on the prevalent political situation in India. Considered the differences between parties and groups a great national tragedy, saying "...there is no leader in India who carried the confidence of the people throughout the country". Attributed the political uncertainty to the absence of a fully Representative political body in the country. Emphasized the need for Hindu-Muslim unity, and exhorted his audience to forge unity and a clear-cut policy to gain freedom.
Feb 4	An emergency All India Muslim League Council meeting decided to hold a convention after consulting Mohammed Ali Jinnah and the Aga Khan in compliance with the Resolution passed at the last All India Muslim League annual session.
Feb 5	In reply to Yakub's request to assume presidentship of the All India Muslim League, said in a telegram, "Will accept Presidentship All India Muslim League if all parties desire, and am elected by Council."
Feb 11	In spite of his absence from the country, his nomination was filed for contesting election to Central Assembly as Bombay Manuscript' Representative.
Feb 20	At a public meeting held at Blavatsky Lodge, Bombay, said, That the All India Federation / Federal visualized in the White Paper scheme was not a real and genuine Federation / Federal, that this scheme was retrograde, that it would create an enormous amount of ill-feeling and ill-will between the Indian States and British India and that it would prove a failure."
Mar 4	Re-elected President of the re-united All India Muslim League by its Council. Till then, All India Muslim League was split in two groups: Hafiz Hidayat Hussain Group and Mian Abdul Aziz Group. The two All India Muslim League factions agreed to become united under presidentship of Mohammad Ali Jinnah. A combined meeting of Hidayat and Aziz groups was held at New Delhi under the presidentship of Hafiz Hidayat Husain. In which a Resolution was passed to end the cleavage and elect him as President of the united All India Muslim League Another Resolution authorized Mohammad Ali Jinnah to fix the date and venue of the next annual session of the All India Muslim League. The meeting appointed Hidayat Husain as Secretary, Khan Bahadur S.M. Abdullah, Anwarul Azim, Member Legislative Assembly, and Shah Masood Ahmed, Member Legislative Assembly, Joint secretaries.
Mar 8	In an interview, said that the Muslim would never fall behind others in their struggle for independence, and that he was awaiting the response to his appeal made to responsible leaders.
Mar 29	In a circular letter, Hon. Joint secretary, All India Muslim League, Delhi, requested people to gather at the railway station to accord a rousing reception to Mohammed Ali Jinnah. Who was reaching Delhi on March 31, in view of his meritorious services to the country and to Muslim community at a critical juncture.
Apr 1-2	On return to India from England was given enthusiastic welcome by All India Muslim League Council in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion appealed for unity among Muslim organizations with a view to confront Government with united demands. Presided over All India Muslim League Council meeting and discussed the general political situation for three hour's in which Shaukat Ali, Begum Shah Nawaz, Yamin Khan and Raza Ali participated. On the second day, a few more nationalists Muslim attended. Asaf Ali hoped that under his leadership the doors of the All India Muslim League would be thrown open to all and no attempt would be made by any one Section to monopolize the All India Muslim League, Yakub welcomed his return and stressed the need for unity. In his address, Mohammed Ali Jinnah characterized the All India Muslim League as "perfectly sound and healthy", condemned the White Paper except the Communal Award, and said that the Constitutional scheme recommended in the White Paper could be averted only when there was unity between Hindu and Muslim Called for "a real, solid united front", against the scheme, and asserted that Muslim would not "lag behind any other community in serving the best interests of India." On being pressed to stay on in the country at that critical hour, said, that he could at any time come back to the country by air when needed and that he would be promoting the interests of the country in England.
Apr 3	Talking to the Representative, API, at the end of two days' All India Muslim League Council meeting at Delhi, said that Muslim should be given assurances of protection in the future Indian constitution, and that this could only be possible with Hindu-Muslim unity. Addressing Muslim Youth All India Muslim League, Delhi, exhorted them to feel their responsibilities towards their community. Said that the future Indian constitution was passing through several stages and that in the light of suggestions placed before All India Muslim League Council, he was engrossed in devising a policy for a Hindu-Muslim communal settlement.
Apr 6	In an interview with API, Bombay clarified his position in his talks with Malaviya who, J said, had failed to maintain the Secrecy of their deliberations.
Apr 17	It was reported that Mohammad Ali Jinnah was leaving for England on April 23 and might not return to India before Dec.
Apr 23	His departure for England postponed because of illness.
Apr 25	In a letter, Fazl-i-Husain welcomed his election as President of the United All India Muslim League and approved the Resolution passed by the All India Muslim League.
Apr-May	Seriously ill, but recovered in mid-May.
May 11	In a letter to Fazl-i-Husain, thanked him for his good wishes for speedy recovery, and said, "I am glad that you approve of the Resolution passed by the All India Muslim League. It is a great comfort to me that I have the approval of a man whose judgment I value." Informed him that he "was anxious to see" him, while at Delhi, but could not due to his indifferent health and pressure of work.
May 15	In reply to his letter of May 11, Fazl-i-Husain wished him "complete recovery and the best of health. India and, in particular, Muslim India cannot afford to lose you. Men of clear vision, independent judgement and strength of character are very few, and when one sees efforts made in non-Muslim Indian quarters not to help genuinely Muslim India with a view to Secure their co-operation but simply to persuade the Muslim community to entrust its future to them, the need for a strong man of independent judgement, integrity and strength of character becomes apparent and overwhelmingly great." Felt distressed that Muslim had been placed between the "Devil and Deep Sea", and said "At such crisis it is only men of very outstanding ability like yours who can guide the community, and that is why. I was very pleased indeed when I found you had given your consent to reorganize the All India Muslim League under your leadership."
May 24	Sailed for Europe in the afternoon, Dr. Ansari and Krishnamachariar accompanied him. When asked about the Congress Patna decisions, said "I am really disappointed because the hand of friendship and cooperation which had been extended by the Resolution of the All India Muslim League at Delhi was not welcomed". Added: "The Congress had again missed the bus". Expressed readiness to cooperate with any community or party to secure an agreed constitution for the country and regretted Congress's rejection of his offer. Reiterated that "unless Indian presented a united front-and it was time the Congress realized this fact-there was not only no hope of advance, but there was every danger of the White Paper being further whittled down."
Jul 28	Azad was elected President of the Indian National Congress Parliamentary Board.
Aug 12-13	All India Muslim League Council meeting at Simla under Syed Raza Ali passed several Resolutions the meeting was attended by 35 Member.
Sep 17	In a lengthy statement, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi explained the reasons for his retirement from the Congress.
Oct 26	The 48th session of the Indian National Congress was held at Bombay, after a lapse of three and half years, under the presidency of Babu Rajendra Prasad. It was attended by nearly 60,000 delegates, visitors, etc.
Oct-Nov	Elections to Indian Legislative Assembly in the Muslim constituencies were fought on a joint manifesto of All India Muslim League and Muslim Conference, which urged Muslim to vote for Muslim League and Congress candidates and those in favor of the Communal Award and separate electorates - i.e., against Congress and Nationalist Muslim Parties. In the new Assembly, Congress had 44 seats; Independent Party (with Mohammad Ali Jinnah as leader) had 22; and Congress Nationalist Party (with Malaviya as leader) had 11 Members; the Pro-Government Section including European Group (11 Members), with F.E. James as leader, Official Member and Non-Official nominated Member Total Indian Legislative Assembly membership stood at 127 Members.
Nov 29	Expected to leave London for India on December 8. Expressing his views on the White Paper informed the Press reporters that India had been left at the mercy of the Rulers of the States.
Dec 28	In an interview to the Reuters Representative, said that with unity in their ranks, they could definitely reject the JPC Report, which was doomed to failure like the Simon Commission Report.
Dec 29 (?)	Sent a letter to Iqbal on the political situation.
Dec 30	In a letter, M.A. Ansari sought his cooperation in the Assembly work, saying that "a very great deal would depend on the attitude the Muslim Member may adopt at this time, and it is equally clear that yours will be the greatest share in shaping their out look and views."
Dec	Returned to Bombay.