| Date |
Event |
| 1937, Jan 1 |
Addressing a public meeting of both Hindus and Muslims at Chitnavis Park, Nagpur, said that the All India Muslim League "stood for
independent and progressive ideas. Their desire was to send out the best reps. in the new legislatures who would co-operate with other
progressive groups for the uplift, progress and freedom of the motherland." Advised Muslim, as also to the sister communities, "to
produce by a process of hammering fine steel and weed out those obstructing their March to freedom". Exhorted his audience to shun
those who were proving a stumbling block in the progressive advancement of India. Appealed for an inter-communal front, saying that
"Hindus and Muslims should present a united front, they must stand together and work together for the welfare of their Province and
for the freedom of our motherland". |
| Jan 2 |
Reported failure in his talks with the spokesmen of the two rival Sections in the C.P., with a view to bringing about unity amongst
them on the question of setting up Muslim candidates acceptable to both parties for the 14 seats allotted to the community in the new
Provincial Legislature. The talks continued till 2 o'clock in the morning, but the rival Sections of the Provincial Muslim League
(headed by M.Y.Shareef) and the Provincial Muslim Parliament Party (headed by Rauf Shah) had already selected their respective
candidates to contest the forthcoming election and the names were announced in Dec. last. In a press statement, said, "Both parties
have accepted the policy and program of the All India Muslim League of this I was glad and when they came to Bombay their differences
were only with regarding to nomination of candidates and hence the two Boards stood apart and both wanted to be recognized by the
Central Board of All India Muslim League " On their return to Nagpur both parties informed him that the other repudiated the pact.
On reaching Nagpur he asked them "whether they were now, in my presence, willing to stand by the pact and carry out the terms they
had agreed a few days ago in Bombay". He found Rauf Shah willing but Shareef expressed inability, in view of the Provincial All India
Muslim League Board having passed a Resolution adopting their candidates. Hence no settlement could be arrived at. |
| Jan 3 |
Arrived in Calcutta from Nagpur to undertake a tour of Bengal for the propagation of All India Muslim League policy and program
was warmly received by Calcutta Muslim at Howrah station.
At a mammoth public meeting organized by the Khilafat Committee at Mohammed Ali Park in Calcutta, paid rich tributes to Maulana
Mohammed Ali whose sixth death anniversary fell on January 4. Referred to Jawaharlal Nehru's recent statement that "there are only
two parties in India - the Government and the Congress - and others must line up" behind them and said, "I refuse to line up with the
Congress, I refuse to accept this proposition. There is a third party in this country and that is Muslim India. We are willing as equal
partners to come to a settlement with our sister communities in the interest of India...." |
| Jan 4 |
Raghib Ahsan, Secretary, Calcutta All India Muslim League sent him a copy of a Resolution passed by Calcutta All India Muslim
League Executive Committee on January 3. |
| Jan 7 |
Arrived at Dacca to an enthusiastic reception by a mammoth crowd, said that "In spite of separate electorate and in spite of the
difficulty that faced the country, Hindus and Muslims could join hands and form one party, provided they could agree upon a common
policy and program according to which they could work together both inside the legislature and outside. "Appealed to Muslims to
support the All India Muslim League, its policy and program, arguing that "It is the only organized body and an All India body.
Solidarity and unity among the Muslim are the first essential for their progress." Khan Bahadur Azizul Haque, Education Minister,
also spoke.
Aziz ul-Haque accompanied him to Curzon Hall and then to the Muslim Hall where they addressed the students. In his address at
Curzon Hall, Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah expounded All India Muslim League policy and program. |
| Jan 8 |
Declared that there were three parties in British India, namely British, Congress and Muslims, on the death anniversary meeting of
Maulana Mohammed Ali Jauhar. Left Dacca in the morning for Mymensingh, arriving there the same afternoon at 1.55 p.m. From there he
was scheduled to go to Bhairab Bazar, Ashuganj Akhaura, Comilla, Laksham and Chandpur, and then leave (via Goalundo) for Calcutta,
arriving there on January 11 night. |
| Jan 10 |
On his way to Comilla, he along with Aziz ul-Haque got down at the Brahmanbaria railway station for a while. He was given a hearty
reception, and he made a brief speech and advised the Muslims "To be loyal to the All India Muslim League and support its candidates". |
| Jan 12 |
Returned to Calcutta on January 11 night. Giving impressions of his five-day east Bengal tour, which took him to Dacca, Mymensingh
and Comilla and two neighbouring diets, said, "I was more than satisfied with the support and enthusiasm shown by the people not only
in places, which were within the program, but all along the routes. At numerous stations, large number of people came and wanted to
know what I had to say with regard to the All India Muslim League policy and prorate. I was immensely impressed with the very keen
interest that was shown all along the countryside. I think the All India Muslim League is coming out in Bengal with flying colors.
All the Leaders are working in co-operation and with great enthusiasm everywhere. Comilla gave us the greatest reception. There must
have been about 40,000 people at the station and the procession almost stretched over half a mile. The Town Hall meeting was simply
packed. At Mymensingh and Gopalpur the meetings were arranged at a very short notice, but all the same were attended by no less than
20,000. We were in Dacca only for three hours and it gave us a splendid reception at the station. No public meeting was held at my
request, but I addressed a crowded meeting of the students and intelligentsia of Dacca at the Curzon Hall and Salimullah Hall".
Expressed his inability to comment on the Ghuznavi Burdwan pact till he had consulted the All India Muslim League in the matter,
but said that the agreement reached between Ghuznavi and Burdwan was in their individual capacity and that it was a wrong procedure.
Left for Bombay. |
| Jan 15 |
Received a circular Letter from M.A.H. Isphahani, Convener, Bombay All India Muslim League, about the All India Muslim League
Propaganda Committee meeting scheduled for January 16 at Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah's residence. |
| Jan 19 |
Haji Abraham, Bombay, requested him to east his vote in favor of Haji Noor Mohammed in Port Haj Committee elections. |
| Jan 20 |
Abdur Rahim, President, Indian Legislative Assembly, New Delhi, informed him that he had written to Sir Frank Noyce about a proper
house for Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Regretted that Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah could not visit Delhi on or before January
25. Said that he would bear in mind his suggestion regarding the Select Committee. |
| Jan 20-21 |
Issued a lengthy statement from Bombay in reply to Jawaharlal Nehru's statement of November 2, 1936, "The urgent question facing
every nationalist in India today, is how to create unity out of diversity and not to fight each other. The All India Muslim League is
trying to do this in its own humble way and it has no quarrel with those who are fighting for the country's freedom. As I have always
maintained the Muslim League is prepared to join hands with any Progressive Party in the fight for the country's freedom but to achieve
this, the question of minorities must be settled satisfactorily.... We are not prepared to merge ourselves into any organization;
however, great it may be, and however, advanced its program and policies may be, unless it is determined by common consent. The Muslim
League is willing and ready, and in fact, it is part of our program and policy, to co-operate with any other responsible party, provided
a common policy and program can be agreed upon which will create a really united front. The League does not believe in assuming a
non-communal label with a few adventurers or credulous persons belonging to other communities thrown in and who have no backing of
their people and thus pass off as the only party entitled to speak and act on behalf of the whole of India." Referring to Jawaharlal
Nehru and placing him in the same category as Bhai Parmanand, said, "there is a vital difference between him and me, for he stands
for Hindu Raj, whereas I stand for a full democratic responsible Government for the people of India". |
| Jan 25 |
Abdur Rahim, President, Indian Legislative Assembly informed him that the U.K. Branch of Empire Parliament Association, had invited
Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah as leader of Independent Party in Assembly to visit England as a Member of the Delegation of the
Indian Branch of the Association. Required whether he was willing to go as a delegate, or whether he would prefer life membership of
the Indian Parliament Association. |
| Jan 27 |
Hassan M.A.H. Isphahani, in a telegram informed him of his and H.S. Suhrawardy's success in the Bengal Assembly elections. |
| Jan 28 |
Hassan M.A.H. Isphahani, in a letter, thanked him for his telegram of felicitations on Hassan M.A.H. Isphahani's electoral success.
Apprised him of the unexpected great majority gained by him and H. S. Suhrawardy for the All India Muslim League in the elections, and
discussed other All India Muslim League candidates. |
| Feb 1 |
In a letter, M.M. Patel, candidate for Ahmednagar rural constituency, thanked him for nominating him as All India Muslim League
candidate for Legislative Assembly requested him to visit his constituency and address the voters. |
| Feb 1-2 |
Addressed a meeting at Ahmedabad. A report published in some papers that he was hackled and not allowed to complete his speech was
contradicted the next day. It was pointed out that not only did he complete his speech but even answered the questions from the audience. |
| Feb 9 |
George E. Jones, Staff Correspondent, The New York Times, sent him a draft of his interview with Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah
for approval, and requested him to return it by the following Monday morning, as he was anxious to send the interview to New York
before his departure for the Punjab. |
| Feb 28 |
Talking to a press reporter in Bombay about the attitude of All India Muslim League in the Provincial Legislative Assembly, said,
"We are ready to co-operate with every party and group provided primary issues are solved with a common consensus".
At a meeting of Bombay Muslim MLAs, called by him at Islam Club, stressed the need for concerted action by them and called on those
elected as independent to join the All India Muslim League. |
| Mar 2 |
In an interview, outlined the program and policy of the All India Muslim League candidates who had been returned successful to the
legislatures. Said that the two main features in their program would be that the All India Muslim League Party would utilize the
legislatures with a view to extracting the maximum benefit to the country, and that they would attempt to act the present provincial
constitution and the proposed central constitution replaced immediately by full democratic self-government Added: "This is the first
time that the All India Muslim League from the center, without effective Provincial or District organizations, has made an attempt at
mass contact, and has entered the field of elections to the Provincial legislatures under the new constitution, and the task was ...
stupendous [but] I am more than satisfied at the results of the first attempt. Muslim have every reason to be congratulated on this
achievement after a work of only a few months. It is up to them now to organize throughout India and to take their proper place and
share in the administration and governance of the province and the country". |
| Mar 7 |
In a rejoinder to Jawaharlal Nehru, objected to his characterizing All India Muslim League as a religious body. Said that All India
Muslim League was a political, economical and social body of Muslim nation, based on the principle of separate electorates. Declared
that no united policy for India would be acceptable to All India Muslim League unless its demand for separate electorates was accepted.
Inquired about practical measures, if any devised by the Congress or Jawaharlal Nehru for the satisfaction of Muslim demands. |
| Mar 8 |
Participated in the Indian Legislative Assembly debate on an adjournment motion to discuss the arrest of a Member of Legislative
Assembly and subsequent withdrawal of proceedings against him; also on the motion to reduce the Demand for Department of Education,
Health and Lands, and on treatment of Indians abroad. |
| Mar 9 |
Talking to newsmen at New Delhi, said that All India Muslim League would co-operate with every Progressive Party and that Muslims
wanted to utilize the present constitution for what it was worth. |
| Mar 12 |
At a meeting at the Anglo-Oriental Hall, Delhi, enunciated the policy of All India Muslim League vis-a-vis the Congress, said,
"Minus verbiage and slogans there is no substantial difference between the policy of the All India Muslim League and the Congress. The
All India Muslim League no doubt stands for an adequate protection of the rights of all minorities in any constitution. The Congress is
fighting for the freedom of the country but there is no reason why we should be prevented from fighting on that account. We have
fundamental differences with the Congress. The slogan, 'wrecking the Constitution', is not a reality. It is no use saying the country
wants to wreck the Constitution. If the Congress mean what they say and if they honour their pledge, they must say 'we refuse to accept
office'.... I shall be glad if the All India Muslim League is not included in Ministries in the province where the majority does not
want to seek office. I hope Independent Muslim will refuse to sign the pledge of another Party for the sake of Ministries". |
| Mar 14 |
Held talks with Muslim Legislative Assembly elected to UP, Legislative Assembly on the National Agriculturist Party ticket or as
independent candidates. In a statement to the press, said, "I was invited by various members who were elected as independents and on
the tickets of the N.A.P. After hearing their views and discussing with them the matters relating to achievement of unity and solidarity,
which were pressed upon me by them, I placed their views before the All India Muslim League Parliament Board and they were willing to
reciprocate their desire for complete unity and have passed a Resolution". |
| Mar 15 |
Presided over U.P., All India Muslim League Parliament Board meeting at Lucknow, and addressed member elected on All India Muslim
League ticket. Discussed their future role in the Assembly and the formulation of All India Muslim League policy on the question of
ministry formation. An agreement arrived at, which could enable the MLAs to take concerted action in the U.P. Assembly. |
| Mar 17 |
In a letter to Abdur Rab Nishtar, congratulated him on his election to the Northwest Frontier Province Assembly. Expressed his
willingness to meet him at Delhi till March 21.
In reply to Jawaharlal Nehru's letter of March 8 on Hindu-Muslim unity, advised him to discuss the matter in a meeting rather than
through correspondence. |
| Mar 20 |
In a Letter, Iqbal, referring to Jawaharlal Nehru's address to All India National Convention opined that the new constitution had
given an unique opportunity of reorganizing Indian Muslim Suggested holding of an All India Muslim League convention at Delhi, inviting
the new Provincial Assembly members and other Muslim leaders to counteract the All India National Convention. Emphasized the necessity
of proclaiming the political objective of the Indian Muslim as a distinct political unity in the country. Laid stress on the feet that
the Muslim cultural problem was not Less important than the economic problem, and said that the enunciation of the Muslim political
objective would make it clear to the Hindu that no political device, however subtle, could make the Indian Muslim lose sight of their
cultural entity. |
| Mar 21 |
Presided over a meeting of the All India Muslim League Council at Delhi. The Council Decided to hold the annual session of the All
India Muslim League on April 17-19 at Lucknow, elected him unanimously as The Provincial / Presidency of the session, and passed a
Resolution urging that immediate steps be taken to establish Provincial and District Branches of the All India Muslim League throughout
India. |
| Mar 28 |
Abdul Matin Chowdhury, Sylhet, informed him that due to the refusal of the Congress to form the Ministry in Assam, Sir Saudulla
had been called in to form the Government in which he (Matin) had no place. Solicited his opinion whether in such circumstances he
should stick to the Assam Assembly as an opposition Member, which he thought futile, or province more useful for Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad
Ali Jinnah at the Canter. |
| Mar 31 |
In reply to his letter of December 19, 1936 Jivatla Purtapsin, Share, Stock, Cotton and Bullion Brokers, Bombay sent him a detailed
account of his shares with them till January 1937. |
| Apr 1 |
Except for the federal part, the GOI Act, 1935 came into force; strike was observed by Indian National Congress against the
inauguration of the new constitution; All India Muslim League refused participation. |
| Apr 3 |
Khaliquzzaman, Lucknow, in a telegram informed him that the prevailing adverse circumstances made it impossible to hold the All
India Muslim League session. |
| Apr 8 |
An emergent meeting of the All India Muslim League Council at Delhi, under the Presidentship of Khan Bahadur Haji Rashid Ahmed,
resolved to postpone the All India Muslim League session to some future date to be fixed by the Council. |
| Apr 11 |
A meeting of Bombay Provincial Muslim League Parliament Board was held under his presidency, 22 members were present. After a three
hour discussion, the Board deplored Husainally Rahimtoola joining the interim Ministry, considered it a flagrant breach of party
discipline, removed his name from the Board and the Party, and deplored the Governor's action in appointing one of the members of the
party after the leader of the All India Muslim League Party had explained and expressed his inability to accept the formation of the
ministry. |
| Apr 17 |
Deprecated Congress for intriguing against Muslim solidarity.
Managing Agents, Bombay Talkies Ltd., in a letter, invited him to witness their film, Prem Kahani. Hoped that after seeing the film,
he would favor them with his views.
Following recent defections, the Parliament Board of the U.P. All India Muslim League was threatened with disruption. Jamiati
Ahrars and other nationalist Muslim bodies were in disagreement with Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah over the All India Muslim League
ideals and program, and proposed to secede from the All India Muslim League Board and join the Indian National Congress. |
| Apr 19 |
In a lengthy statement from Bombay, said that "Efforts are being made in a somewhat deliberate fashion to divide Muslim for an
ulterior object by appealing to their patriotism and national feelings, by falsely representing that the Congress alone has got the
monopoly to champion and fight for the freedom of India and that no other party has a right to exist if they do not cent per cent agree
with the Congress. When the question of the protection of the minorities is raised by anybody who dares to raise it, he is dubbed as a
Communalism, for there is, in their opinion, no such things as a Hindu-Muslim question in reality. This is so far from the truth that
we can only come to the conclusion that the object of these people is to split Muslim and break the All India Muslim League. |
| Apr 22 |
In a letter, Iqbal informed him that the All India Muslim League session was postponed till August and that the situation demanded
an early declaration of the Muslim policy both to the Government and the Hindu. Proposed that the session should be preceded by a tour
by prominent Muslim leaders to make it a great success. |
| Apr 24 |
In a statement to a press Representative, criticized the language of the telegram sent to him by Jawaharlal Nehru, inviting him for
talks, saying that the language of the invitation indicated that Jawaharlal Nehru considered himself the "dictator" of India and that
that was not "the way to reach any sort of conciliation". |
| Apr |
Muslims were appointed premiers in seven provinces. They were Sir Abdul Qaiyum (Northwest Frontier Province); Sir Sikandar Hayat
Khan (Punjab); Sir Ghulam Husain Hidayatullah (Sindh); Nawab of Chatari (U.P.); Fazlul Haq (Bengal); Mohammed Yunus (Bihar) and Sir
Mohammed Saadulla (Assam). Other premiers were Raja of Parlakimedi (Orissa); Raghavendra Rao (C.P.); Sir K.V. Reddy (Madras) and Sir
Dinshah Cooper (Bombay). |
| Apr 26 |
Counter statements were issued by Jawaharlal Nehru and Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, on Congress move to win Muslim support. |
| May 3 |
Ahmad Said, Nazim, Jamiat ul-Ulama, Moradabad, in a telegram requested him to visit Moradabad on May 5 morning.
In an interview in Bombay, said that a small sub-Committee was appointed under Nawab Mohammed Ismail Khan to consider the All
India Muslim League Constitution and Rules, and make recommendations to the All India Muslim League Council for its consideration, and
that until he received the Committee's report the was not in a position to say anything in the matter. Spelled out the All India Muslim
League creed as follows: "The attainment of full responsible Government for India by all peaceful and Legitimate means, with adequate
and effective safeguards for Muslim and not, as is reported, Dominion Status by constitutional means". Contradicted the report that the
All India Muslim League Presidentship was a permanent one, saying that the present rule of the All India Muslim League on the point was
as follows: "The President of the All India Muslim League shall be elected by the Council of the All India Muslim League each year, and
shall hold office until the next annual session. Where as under the present rule the presidents of the annual session is elected only
for the session, the other presidents continues for the whole year". |
| May 4 |
Addressing the Committee meeting of Bombay Provincial Muslim League held at Islam Club, Bombay, said, "We shall face the challenge
of the Congress, if they think that the Muslim will accept their policy and program, because our policy and program are different in
vital respects. Our aim is to secure every Muslim seat in the Legislatures of the province." 17-Member of Working Committee was set up
and Resolution were passed condemning the forward policy of GOI policy in the North-West Frontier Province, and "the forward policy of
Italian Government to drive out Indians from Abyssinia and capture their trade under some excuse or the other", appealing to the U.P.
MLAs "not to act in a way that may result in disunion amongst the Muslim of India, by arranging Sectional and Provincial settlements
with the Congress and thus injure the All India Muslim interests and their solidarity". |
| May 5 |
In a statement, referred to Jawaharlal Nehru's latest statement, and said that "he is glad that the Congress Pres. has now accepted
that the All India Muslim League is a political organization and often acts on a political plane". However, objected to Jawaharlal
Nehru 's referring to All India Muslim League as a "religious group", saying that Jawaharlal Nehru would have been more correct if he
had Said that it was a "minority group". Said that Jawaharlal Nehru's utterances and criticism of the All India Muslim League were
simply meant, "to sow the seeds of disruption in Muslim rank and file". |
| May 6-7 |
U.P. Provincial Parliament Board meeting at Lucknow under the Presidentship of Nawab Mohammed Ismail Khan adopted a plan for mass
contact. After prolonged discussion, the Board adopted the following Resolution: "this meeting is of the opinion that the All India
Muslim League Party in the Legislative Assembly cannot and should not join the Congress in its policy and program of wrecking the
constitution, but that cooperation and coalition with the Congress or any party on the basis of work in the Legislature upon any
program that may be agreed upon in conformity with the program of the Board should be explored". |
| May 7 |
Attended meeting of the U.P. All India Muslim League Parliament Board. His presence was decisive in the Board's decision against
the merger of All India Muslim League with Congress. |
| May 10 |
Iqbal requested him to tour Northern India before the All India Muslim League session at Meerut. Suggested that the All India
Muslim League Constitution warranted some amendments to make it more effective.
Left Lucknow for Bombay in the morning. While at Lucknow saw Sir Wazir Hasan and had a talk with him on the present political
situation, especially the position of the Muslim League vis-a-vis the Congress but no via medium was found.
Summing up his three-day talks and consultation with various Muslim leaders at Lucknow, said, in an interview, that the attempts
made by some individuals which he characterized as "mean intrigues" had been foiled. The U.P. Muslim "are absolutely sound in heart
and head and I have not the slightest doubt that they will rally round the Muslim League flag. I have always looked upon the of U.P.
as the heart of Muslim India." |
| May 11 |
Explained an All India Muslim League policy in a public meeting at Lucknow. |
| May 16 |
Abdul Wahid, Nowshera Cant., sent him a Resolution adopted in a Muslim public meeting for the establishment of an All India Muslim
League branch. Sought All India Muslim Leagues' Rules and Regulations for their guidance. |
| May 17 |
Ahmad Said, Simla, appreciated the unity of Muslim brought about under his leadership, welcomed an honorable Congress-Muslim League
settlement. |
| May 20 |
In an interview to the Representative, API, Haji Abdullah Haroon said that Sindh Muslim reposed full confidence in Quaid-e-Azam
Mohammad Ali Jinnah. In a letter, S. Shamsul Hasan, Delhi acknowledged his letter of May 16. Sent him the list of Council Member
Informed him that the names of a large number of members in the list had been removed in compliance with the decision of the Council
at its meeting held on March 21, as most of them were Congress minded. Said, "Among the Muslim here the Congress is carrying on its
propaganda elaborately. Moulvies are appointed to serve this purpose nearly in every mohallah. I think it would be high time to revive
the Delhi Provincial Muslim League." Requested him to ask K.B. Haji Rashid Ahmad and K.B. S.M. Abdullah to handle the situation right
away. |
| May 21 |
Addressing the first session of the Kathiawar Muslim Students' Federation urged them to equip themselves for the future and make
themselves fit for the struggle of life.
Addressing a mammoth public meeting under the auspices of Bombay Provincial Muslim League at Mohammed Ali Road, Bombay, said, "We
are prepared to fight for the country's freedom as equals with other parties, but never as camp followers, nor shall we submit to
anybody's dictation". Pointed out that from 1916 to 1935 he was under the impression that the Hindu and Muslim would "join hands and
work together"; but he failed to get the Muslim - viewpoint accepted by the Congress in his talks with Rajendra Prasad. Still, his
idea was "to form a progressive, independent, nationalist group to work with the Congress for the common good of the country". He was
always prepared for "an honorable settlement but finding no way to further that objective" he had decided to strengthen the All India
Muslim League. |
| May 26 |
Student's Tribune, Lahore, sought his message or article on the students' movement. |
| May 27 |
In a letter to him, Iqbal opined that if the All India Muslim League was not organized as a Muslim mass party, Muslim would not
take interest in it. Said that the whole future of All India Muslim League depended on its activity to solve the question of Muslim
poverty; expressed his conviction that if the system of Islamic Laws was properly understood and applied, it would Secure the means
of sustenance to everybody; feared that Islamic Shariat could not be enforced and developed in India without a free Muslim state or
states. Opined that the difference between social democracy and Brahmanism was not dissimilar to the one between Brahmanism and
Buddhism; Declared that the acceptance of social democracy in any form consistent with the legal principles of Islam was not a
revolution but a return to pristine Islam, saying that it would be a best reply to Jawaharlal Nehru's atheistic socialism. Hoped
that Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah would find out with his genius some way out of the present difficulties. |
| May 28 |
Wrote Rasheed Ahmad Moulai to work for popularizing All India Muslim League in his Province.
Replying to Asaf Ali recognized his good intentions, and good offices in proposing Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah to formulate
concrete proposals regarding a Hindu-Muslim settlement. Inquired about those who could speak authoritatively and asked why such
persons could not think of any concrete proposals, which might secure the economic welfare of the Muslim and restore in them a sense
of Security and of confidence in the majority. Informed him that his "reading of the situation is that the Congress headquarters are
not really in earnest to tackle the question of Indian Muslim", and hoped that his information was wrong. |
| May 30 |
A. H. Khan, Poona, sent him a cutting from The Bombay Chronicle of May 19 requested him to issue a statement to clarify All India
Muslim Leagues' position. |
| Jun 3 |
Issued an appeal for funds for "the uplift and advancement of Muslim and working for their welfare, [for which] much work remains
to be done in political, economic and social spheres of life by establishing different centers in India for supplying upto date
political and economic information and knowledge and establishing relief centers to aid and assist poor Muslim in different parts of
India" and for establishing "an independent press for giving advanced political views to Muslim by publishing a weekly or daily paper
both in English and Urdu, in order to contradict false and malicious propaganda which is carried on in different places by prejudicial
and interested parties in India". |
| Jun 6 |
Hussain Shaheed Suhrawardy, in a letter, suggested formation of a Bengal District Muslim League for propaganda against the Congress
attempts at Muslim mass contact. |
| Jun 7 |
Raja of Mahmudabad apprised him of The Lucknow situation; feared that unless checked forcefully, it might disturb peace and
tranquillity in other diets. |
| Jun 9 |
Abdul Matin Chowdhury sent him a statement about the Organizing Committee in Assam for onward dispatch to the API. |
| Jun 16 |
In a letter, Abdur Rab Nishtar said that there should be a strong Representative Muslim organization to advocate and safeguard
the interest of the Indian Muslim; said that in view of the importance of forthcoming session, it should be made as much Representative
as was possible; and that the date should be announced well in advance so that the public might take due notice of it. Informed him
that it was the feeling in the Punjab and the North West Frontier Province that All India Muslim League should be strengthened. |
| Jun 21 |
In a letter, Iqbal informed him of the Hindu-Muslim riots, vilification of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) by the Hindu and Sikhs, and
the burning of the Holy Quran in Sindh. Opined that the new constitution was calculated to harm the interests of Indian Muslim,
especially when the Hindu Mahasabha had declared in unequivocal terms that a united Hindu-Muslim nation was impossible. Suggested that
the only solution was the division of India along the line of Muslim majority areas. Requested him to hold the All India Muslim League
session in the Punjab in mid October instead of a Muslim minority Province. Iqbal also said ".... You are the only Muslim in India
today to whom the community has a right to look for safe guidance through the storm which is coming to North-West India, and perhaps,
to the whole of India". |
| Jun 26 |
In a letter to Abdur Rab Nishtar, informed him that the point, which he had put before the All India Muslim League Council, was a
matter for the All India Muslim League to decide. Agreed with his view that the next session of the All India Muslim League must be as
Representative as possible, asking him to undertake organizing North-West Frontier Province. |
| Jun 29 |
In a Letter, Muhammad Noman, All India Congress Committee, said that unless he gave his opinion on the Muslim regarding the
Communal Award, its publication would not serve its purpose. Said that he had prepared an All India Muslim Students' Federation draft
scheme for his perusal, and inquired whether he should go to Bombay or to Simla in the beginning of August to meet him. Informed him that
Dr. Ziauddin was putting in a lot of work amongst students to induce them to have faith in MAT. |
| Jun 30 |
In an election message to Bundelkhand Muslim voters, exhorted them to vote for the All India Muslim League candidate so that in
future no non-Muslim political party could dare to interfere in Muslim affairs. |
| Jul 2 |
A.M. K. Dehlavi informed him of his arrival the following day at Bombay to meet him.
Denied Jawaharlal Nehru's charge against him relating to the Jhansi, Jalaun, Hamirpur bye-election in his (Jawaharlal Nehru's)
statement of June 30, saying that Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah had not issued any appeal addressed to the voters, not to speak of
an appeal exploiting the name of religion. Pointed out to Jawaharlal Nehru how the All India Muslim League was being misrepresented and
vilified in the Congress press as "allies of the British imperialistic power... toadies and flunkies" and how he was being "personally
attacked in a large Section of the press and it is made out that I am the greatest enemy of India, a rank communalism, that I stand
unmasked in my true colors and that I am making a bid for Leadership of the Muslim". |
| Jul 3 |
In reply, advised H.S. Suhrawardy to form Reception Committee, and send Province date and invitations for All India Muslim League
session at Calcutta; stated that he would sound other people; called for suggestions for the name of President Agreed with his proposal
that under All India Muslim League control, Provinces should establish District All India Muslim League with their own Rules to conduct
business. |
| Jul 6 |
Issued a rejoinder to Jawaharlal Nehru's statement of July 4. Pointed out the inconsistency in Jawaharlal Nehru's explanation of
Kripalani's statement regarding the Fourteen Points, saying, "the question is not whether Babu Rajendra Prasad assured me of his
ability to get the formula approved of by him accepted and passed by the Congress. The statement that I made was that I was unable to
get the Congress leaders to accept the Muslim point of the view, and even with regard to the formula which Babu Rajendra approved of,
an influential Section of Congress leaders was deadly opposed to it, which statement, I repeat, is absolutely correct, and it is no use
side tracking and introducing other matters". Doubted Prasad's ability to carry the Congress with him, and added, "What is the position
today of the Congress as preached by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru: He considers the question of minorities and the safeguarding and
protection of their rights and interests as non-sensible. He has repeatedly said that there can be no pacts, no alliances, and the
Congress after the elections declared non-cooperation with the All India Muslim League Party and every Muslim unless he unconditionally
surrendered and pledged himself to the Congress policy and program. That today is the position-surrender, submit-no question of any
honorable adjustment or settlement either with regard to the minorities' question or general policy and program which is pursued by the
Congress ". Said that a party had to be "judged more by its policy, program and basic principles and political activity and its more
prominent members." adding that "surely the Congress is not pure gold". |
| Jul 7 |
In a statement, welcomed the Congress decision and pointed out that the same policy was adopted by the All India Muslim League at
the Bombay (1936) session. Added: "Of course, when we said it was the right policy, we were told that we were wrong, reactionary and
unpatriotic. But the moment, the Congress decides or adopts the same policy it becomes right, national and patriotic." Hoped that the
Congress would cooperate "with the Muslim party in the legislatures. I have often repeated that our own hand of cooperation is always
there for any program in the legislature or outside, which is calculated to advance the welfare of the people of the Province and the
country I am glad that the blind man's bluff at the Dutch Auction is ended. The need of India is to create a united front". |
| Jul 8 |
Issued a rejoinder to Rajendra Prasad on his statement regarding the termination of the talks he had with Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali
Jinnah in 1935. |
| Jul 14 |
Raghib Ahsan, The Star of India, Calcutta, sent him clippings of a statement published in Amrita Bazar Patrika, Calcutta (July 11),
and Indian Nation, Patna (July 14), in support of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah's statement regarding the Muslim League - Congress
draft agreement of March 1935, supported by Bengal Congress men who had refuted Rajendra Prasad's statement. Said that the Palestine
partition plan was vexing the Muslim mind, and that All India Muslim League should give a lead to Muslim India in the matter. |
| Jul 17 |
Shaukat Ali, in a telegram from Lucknow, congratulated him on All India Muslim League success Sought working program; informed him
that Azad was reaching Lucknow. Advised an honorable settlement on old Delhi terms; suggested consultation with Malaviya; requested
examination of terms for cooperation inside the legislature. |
| Jul 18 |
Issued a statement on Kripalani's "short memory" charge. Said that Kripalani had relied upon a press message in the Congress
bulletin, and cited the statement of the Bengal Congress leaders published in the Amrita Bazar Patrika and Advance of Calcutta, on July
11, and the Indian Nation of Patna on July 14, in support of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah's contention. |
| Jul 21 |
In a telegram Nazimuddin, sent "hearty congratulations" on All India Muslim Leagues' success in the U.P. by-elections. |
| Jul 22 |
In a telegram Maulana Ahmad Saeed, Secretary, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, advised him to accept Rajendra Prasad's proposals. |
| Jul 23 |
Raghib Ahsan, The Star of India, Calcutta, sent him three press clippings, suggesting observance of an All India Palestine Day in
consultation with prominent Muslim to counter the Bengal Congress move to exploit the Palestine issue by holding a mass meeting at
Calcutta in order to win over the Muslim. |
| Jul 25 |
After announcement of election results, declared that All India Muslim League would co-operate with Congress.
Syed Zakir Ali, Lucknow, in a telegram said that a Reception Committee was formed with the Raja of Mahmudabad as its Chairman, for
holding the All India Muslim League session on August 28. Sought approval by telegram.
Issued a statement urging the need for Hindu-Muslim unity. |
| Jul 26 |
In a telegram Khaliquzzaman informed him that U.P. Muslim League desired a settlement with Congress on the basis of Rajendra
Prasad's formula.
In reply to Babu Rajendra Prasad's offer of an alternate formula of Muslim Representative based on joint electorates as a substitute
for the Communal Award which (Prasad claimed) would be more in the interests of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah, issued a press
statement, saying that he would place the matter before the All India Muslim League. |
| Jul 27 |
His rejection of Prasad's sporting offer caused dismay in Congress circles while Muslim League circles regarded it "as a slap in
the face to all secedes and wavers", and considered that it was likely to strengthen the All India Muslim League 's prestige. |
| Jul 28 |
All India Muslim League-Congress negotiations in the U.P. finally broke. All India Muslim League Party was willing to form a
coalition with the Congress, but the latter was not agreeable to this, insisting upon the All India Muslim League merger into the
Congress. |
| Aug 1 |
In a letter to M.A.H. Isphahani, informed him about the All India Muslim League session to be held at Calcutta at the end of October
and asked him to let him know the exact situation and the feeling about the proposal; also that he was going to give a further statement
on Rajendra Prasad's offer to the press on August 2. |
| Aug 8 |
In a letter, A.Y.K. Daulatana informed him that he would be in Bombay to receive his son, Mumtaz Muhammad Khan. Inquired about his
September program, after Simla engagements. |
| Aug 9 |
In a letter, A.Y.K. Daulatana expressed the fear that the Aga Khan, who was expected to visit India in October, might set up a rival
party against All India Muslim League with the help of some Punjabis and the Bengal Premier, hence suggested holding of the All India
Muslim League session latest by the end of September.
Hon. Secretary, M. Kamalia Sangum, Mahmood Bunder, sent him a copy of the Resolution passed at a mass Muslim meeting on July 31,
reposing their full confidence in him and the All India Muslim League as the sole Muslim Representative body in India.
In a letter, S. Jan Mohammed, Poona requested an invitation for himself and K.B.H. Amir Sahib M. Rais for the Parliament Board
meeting.
Acting Business Manager, The Times of India, Bombay, sought his contribution for the Indian Parliamentary Companion, which was
being published.
In a telegram Muslim of Abbottabad informed him that Muslim leaders and lemmas had established the North-West Frontier Province
Provincial Muslim League, with Maulana Muhammad Shuaib and Qazi Abdul Hakim as President and Secretary respectively. |
| Aug 10 |
In a Letter, Khwaja Hasan Nizami, New Delhi, informed him that he would not be able to reach Bombay by August 23 but would try to
see him at Simla, if he could give him a date after September 15. Sent him a pamphlet about the Indian National Congress separately. |
| Aug 11 |
In a letter, Iqbal suggested concentration of all activities of the All India Muslim League on the North-West Indian Muslim
Requested him to hold the All India Muslim League session in Lahore in October, saying, "The enthusiasm for the All India Muslim
League is rapidly increasing in the Punjab, and I have no doubt that the holding of the session in Lahore will be a fuming point in
the history of the All India Muslim League and an important step towards mass contact. |
| Aug 13 |
In a letter, Iqbal informed him that about 20 All India Muslim League branches were being established in the Punjab without any
initiative of the Provincial Muslim League. Requested for a loan of Rs. 1,500 to enable the Punjab Provincial Muslim League leaders
to make a tour of the Province and open more branches. |
| Aug 15 |
A meeting of the All India Muslim League Parliament Board, Bombay President under his Presidentship discussed the chances of
forming a powerful opposition blocks in the Bombay Legislative Assembly and brought forth a noncommittal Resolution. The meeting
decided to remove the names of the following eight Member from the Board: (1) Maulana Irfan, (2) Gulam Husain Bingle, (3) Khan Bahadur
Valibhai Patel, (4) Khan Bahadur Abdul Bhagat, (5) A.A. Khitul, (6) A.J. Bangi, (7) Sardar Mohobor Khan, and (8) A.F. Pathan. A
Resolution moved by Mohammed Suleman Cassum Metha proposed that the All India Muslim League of the Bombay Assembly should stage a
walkout when the Government would address the joint sessions of the Bombay Legislative Assembly and Council and that the members
should not attend any Government House functions or those given in honor of the Government. It was understood that the Resolution
moved at a meeting of All India Muslim League MLAs would be taken up later. |
| Aug 16 |
Presided over a meeting of Bombay Provincial Muslim League Parliament Board and the All India Muslim League members of the Bombay
Assembly and Council, which passed a Resolution that the Muslim League in the Bombay legislature would be at liberty to co-operate
with any other group or groups in the legislature on matters which were consistent with the policy and program of the All India
Muslim League. |
| Aug 18 |
In a telegram Raja of Mahmudabad requested him to break journey at Lucknow on August 21 for important consultations. Informed him
that Nawab Ismail Khan was available till August 22 morning only. |
| Aug 21 |
Received a copy of letter from Syed Altaf Ali, All India Muslim Educational Conference, Aligarh, informing him that their
Conference had sponsored the Islamia Girls School as that was maintaining a better standard of education. Said that such institutions
should be encouraged through financial help. |
| Aug 22-23 |
Arrived at Simla to attend Indian Legislative Assembly session. Informed AP Representative that All India Muslim League session
would be held at Lucknow on October 15-17, that it would consider Britain's Arab and Palestine policy, the role of Governments in
Muslim minority Province and the Congress' demand for All India Muslim League's me merger in the Congress Party in the assemblies etc. |
| Aug 23 |
Expressing his doubt whether the Government deserved to be censured, said in the Indian Legislative Assembly that so far as he
had followed it, the scheme "is at any rate intended to safeguard the interests of the Indians fairly without in any way prejudicing
the objective, namely, that the relief must be given to the growers as far as possible".
Asked question in Assembly on the inauguration of Federation.
Participated in discussion on Satyamurti's adjournment motion to discuss Indian interests in Zanzibar; accused Congress leaders
of highlighting the racial issues; advised them to be national in their approach; voted against the motion. Motion negative by 66 to
52 votes. |
| Aug 25 |
Participating in Assembly debate on Satyamurti's adjournment motion to discuss Hunger Strike of Political Prisoners in Andamans,
maintained: "Every responsible person in this country has made it clear that this hunger strike must stop. But may I appeal to the
Government that justice must be tempered with mercy". Felt that acceptance of motion would be tantamount to setting an example to
prisoners all over the country to do the same; voted against; motion defeated by 62 to 55 votes. |
| Aug 27 |
Participated in Assembly debate on Sir Saiyid Sultan Ahmad's motion regarding Report of Indian Railway Inquiry Committee;
suggested that a Member should speak in the house on one motion at a time. |
| Aug 29-30 |
In a statement to AP at Simla, contradicted that he ever threatened to resign from Independent Party's leadership in the Assembly. |
| Aug 30 |
Participated in Assembly discussion on Insurance Bill moved by Sir Nripendra Sircar, Law Member as it emerged from Select
Committee; exchanged harsh words with Law Member. |
| Aug 31 |
Asked questions relating to New Stipulations for Incorporation in Instrument of Accession. Continued participation in debate
on Insurance Bill. |
| Sep 1 |
Issued a statement from Simla on the Zanzibar question, saying that "The Congress Party and a Section of the Press is unconsciously
being exploited by Indian commercial interests and are being misled. I will appeal to the Indian community in Zanzibar to adjust
itself reasonably to the economic condition and requirements that face them there and not to maintain an impossible position that
their vested interests should continue to be kept intact. The question is not a question between the British and the Indian community,
but is purely an economic question in which the bulk of the people concerned are Muslim". |
| Sep 3 |
Participated in Assembly debate on Sardar Sant Singh's Resolution regarding economies in Central Government Expenditure. |
| Sep 4 |
A mammoth public meeting of Simla Muslim was held under the auspices of Muslim Youth All India Muslim League; Syed Ghulam Bhik
Nairang presided. Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah was given a great ovation when he stood up to address the meeting. He started his
speech in Urdu but completed it in English at the instance of the audience, and Maulana Zafar Ali Khan gave an Urdu translation. |
| Sep 6 |
Continued participation in Assembly debate on Insurance Bill; exchanged harsh words with Satyamurti who spoke on behalf of
Congress. Explained dubious role of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and Congress at Round Table Conference during 1930-32. |
| Sep 7-8 |
Participated in Assembly discussion on clause 2 and 3 of Insurance Bill. |
| Sep 9 |
Participated in Assembly debate on Sir Muhammad Yakub's motion to refer Muslim Intestate Succession Bill to Select Committee
and on H.M. Abdullah's motion to consider Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Bill; asked Abdullah to explain Shariat; spoke
on rights of female heirs; explained difference between Shariat Law and Muslim Personal Law of Sunnis, Hanafis, Shias, Shafatis,
etc., separately. |
| Sep 10 |
Replying to Hassan M.A.H. Isphahani's letter of September 4, said that there was no organized system in the working of All India
Muslim League in Bengal. Requested him to ask Khwaja Nazimuddin, Nawab of Dacca, Fazl ul-Haq and H.S. Suhrawardy "to organize in
such a way that when the decisions are taken they should be such as would be implemented". Asked him to urge upon the Bengal leaders
to organize the Provincial Muslim League and the District Muslim League's. |
| Sep 14 |
Participated in Assembly debate on clause 2 of Insurance Bill. Moved that leaders of different parties in Assembly should meet
to prepare consensus amendment to this Section; suggestions accepted by Law Member. |
| Sep 15 |
Participated in Assembly debate on clause 6 of Insurance Bill; voted against amendment to this clause. |
| Sep 16 |
Continued participation on motion to consider Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Bill; moved three amendments one being
in clause 2 which were adopted; moved for adoption of clause 3, motion adopted. |
| Sep 17 |
Moved amendment to S. Satyamurti's Resolution terming Government of India Act, 1935, as wholly unsatisfactory and recommending
formation of Constitute Assembly which should give a constitution to country on basis of adult franchise. Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali
Jinnah's amendment was that words "Constitute. Assembly elected on the basis of adult franchise" be substituted by the following:
"A convention or a Conference elected on the basis of electorates as provided in the Communal Award in the absence of any
agreement to the contrary and further that the rights and interests of the Muslim and other minorities should be effectively
safeguarded with the mutual consent of the communities concerned". |
| Sep 18 |
Participated in Assembly debate on clauses 12 & 27 of Insurance Bill.
Clashed with Sir H .P. Modi in Assembly on the question of Insurance Bill. |
| Sep 19 |
Sir H.P. Modi, a leading Member of the Independent Party, who quarreled with him on the Insurance Bill, resigned from the
Independent Party. Later, Sir Cowasji Jehangir and Sir Mathura Das Wasanji, two other Members from Bombay, also resigned from the
Independent Party; they were the last non-Muslim members of the Party. |
| Sep 20 |
Continued participation on clause 27 of Insurance Bill. |
| Sep 21 |
Expressed pleasure that Maulana Shaukat Ali was going to attend Palestine Conference and Bengal Muslim Conference, in a letter
to him.
In a letter to Shamsul Hasan regarding the preparation of the annual session, instructed him to "invite every prominent Muslim
and every Member of the Council and see that they get the invitation". Informed him that he would also send invitations under his
signatures to some of the prominent men. Asked him to meet him at Delhi station. |
| Sep 22 |
Took part in Assembly discussion on clauses 26 & 35 of Insurance Bill. |
| Sep 23 |
Continued participation in discussion on clause 35 of Insurance Bill. Invited Moulvi Abdul Haq to attend ensuing All India
Muslim League Council meeting.
In a letter to Moulvi Abdul Haq, informed him about All India Muslim League session at Lucknow on October 15-17. Requested him
to attend the All India Muslim League Council meeting and also to give his views and opinion on the Hindi-Urdu controversy.
Informed Shamsul Hasan that he would leave for Simla on September 25 and instructed him to meet him at the Delhi station on
Sunday (September 26). |
| Sep 24 |
Acknowledged receipt of Shamsul Hasan's letter of September 22. Approved the circular and Agenda of the Council meeting and
directed Shamsul Hasan to circulate it amongst the members. Advised him to meet him at Delhi station on September 26. |
| Sep 29 |
In a message to Muslim Students Federation Punjab advised them to organize themselves under All India Muslim League, the only
Representative organization, because all Muslim hopes were pinned on the Muslim youth. |
| Oct 1 |
Saw Indian Civil Liberties Union, Bombay, reminded him for a message for the London Conference on Civil Liberties in India,
being held on October 17. |
| Oct 2 |
In a letter to M.A.H. Isphahani, expressed pleasure that he would be attending the All India Muslim League session at Lucknow
and advised him to bring as many delegates as possible.
In a letter to Nishtar, asked him to attend, along with other leaders of his Province, The All India Muslim League session at
Lucknow as it was likely to take very serious and momentous decisions affecting the future of the Muslim of India. |
| Oct 7 |
In a letter, Iqbal urged him to declare the All India Muslim League clear cut policy relating to the Communal Award at the
Lucknow session so as to give a distinct lead to the Muslim community. Asked him to remove the 28 members on the All India Muslim
League Council from the Punjab who belonged to the Punjab National Unionist Party because of its anti-Muslim League stand, and said
that he would send him a list of 28 persons through Ghulam Rasul for the vacancies in the All India Muslim League Suggested adoption
of a strong Resolution on the Palestine question to help the Palestinian Arabs, saying that he (Iqbal) was prepared to go to jail on
an issue which affected both Islam and India. On the Communal Award, Iqbal said, "The ague should resolve that no Province should
come to any understanding with other communities regarding the Communal Award. This is an All-India question and must be settled by
League alone. Perhaps you may go further and say that the present atmosphere is not at all suitable for communal understanding". |
| Oct 13 |
Was accorded a rousing reception on his arrival at Lucknow, and was taken in a procession to Qaisar Bagh. About 20,000 persons
participated. A small black flag demonstration was organized by Azad All India Muslim League at Aminabad, at a little distance away
from the railway station, on his arrival. The demonstration, led by Anwar Jamal Kidwai, brother of Rafi Ahmad Kidwai, minister in
the Congress U.P. Government, raised "Muslim League Murdabad" ("down with Muslim League") slogans, and was broken up. |
| Oct 14 |
Held discussion with Sikandar Hayat, Barkat Ali and Mir Maqbool to bring about an understanding between the All India Muslim
League and the Unionist. Later, announced in the All India Muslim League Council meeting that the Sikandar Group had agreed to join
the All India Muslim League on the basis of a formula worked out between him and Sikandar. The terms of the formula, since known as
the J-Sikandar Pact, were as follows: (1) That on his return to the Punjab Sir Sikandar Hayat Khan will convene a special meeting of
his party and advise all Muslim Member of his party who are not Member of the All India Muslim League already to sign its creed and
join it. As such they will be subject to the rules and regulations of the Central and Provincial Board of the All India Muslim
League. This will not affect the continuance of the present coalition and Unionist Party. (2) That in future elections and
bye-elections for the Legislature after the adoption of this arrangement, the groups constituting the present Unionist Party will
jointly support the candidates put up by their respective groups. (3) That the Muslim members of the Legislature who are elected on
or accept the All India Muslim League ticket will constitute the Muslim League Party within the Legislature. It shall be open to the
Muslim League Party so formed to maintain or enter into coalition or alliance with any other party consistently with the fundamental
principles, policy and program of the All India Muslim League. Such alliances may be evolved upon after the elections. The existing
combination shall maintain its present name, the Unionist Party. (4) In view of the aforesaid agreement the Provincial All India
Muslim League Parliament Board shall be reconstituted. |
| Oct 15 |
At the Luckow All India Muslim League hoisted the green Islamic flag with crescent and star; this was the first time that a flag
hoisting ceremony was held. In his speech, exhorted the Muslim to make sincerity, service and obedience as their motto because The
All India Muslim League expected every Muslims as the standard bearer of the party.
Wore a black Samur cap given to him by Nawab Ismail Khan, which later came to be known as Jinnah cap.
Presided over All India Muslim League Subject Committee meeting. Personally he was reportedly opposed to any change in All India
Muslim League creeds but decided to go along with the majority decision. |
| Oct 15-18 |
Presided over All India Muslim League session, Lucknow. In his speech, promised to work "for the social, economic and political
uplift of the Muslim"; advised Muslim: "Enlist yourselves by hundreds and thousands as members of ... Muslim League.... Organize
yourselves; establish your solidarity and complete unity.... Take your vital decisions-they may be grave and momentous and
far-reaching in their consequences". Criticized Congress and its ministries in Hindu majority Province for their anti-Muslim attitude
and policies.
A Resolution passed on October 17 said: "The object of the All India Muslim League shall be the establishment in India of full
independence in the form of a federation of free democratic States in which the rights and interests of the Muslim and other
minorities are adequately and effectively safeguarded in the constitution".
Issued rejoinder to Congress, criticizing its policy for creating bitterness among Indians and causing communal strife. |
| Oct 16-17 |
Presided over All India Muslim League Council meeting, which authorized him to nominate a 21 Member Working Committee, and to
move All India Muslim League central office from Delhi to Bombay. Formed a Sub-Committee of five Members to prepare a Resolution
regarding Palestine and suggestions for further action. Council discussed and passed Resolution on the GOI Act, All India Federal
and joint electorates.
Considered the Lucknow session as one of the most critical in its history. Said that contesting elections as a "stupendous
undertaking", and that despite tremendous odds, the Muslim League had won "about 60 and 70 percent of the seats ... contested",
and hence "there is no need... to despair". Felt "confident that ... the entire Muslim population of India will rally round its
platform and under its flag", once they understood its policy and program.
Criticized Congress for refusing cooperation and demanding "unconditional surrender", and for imposing Hindi, Bande Mataram
and the Congress flag as the national language, national song and national flag, and asserted that "On the very threshold of what
little power and responsibility is [sic] given, the majority community have already shown their hand that Hindustan is for the Hindu;
only the Congress masquerades under the name of nationalism, whereas the Hindu Mahasabha does not mince words." Called the Congress
mass contact movement as an attempt "to divide and weaken and break the Muslim, and, to detach them from their accredited leaders".
Said that Muslim should look neither to Government nor to Congress for the protection of their rights; instead, they must
"believe in themselves and take their destiny in their own hands"; they should concentrate and devote their energies to self
organization and full development of their power to the exclusion of every other consideration. Made an impassioned appeal to
Muslim to rally round the All India Muslim League platform, enlist themselves "by hundreds and thousands as quickly as you can"
as member to organize themselves, to "establish... solidarity and complete unity", to equip themselves "as trained and disciplined
soldiers"; and held out the promise that eighty millions of Muslim in India have nothing to fear. They have their destiny in their
hands, and as a well-knit, solid, organized, united force can face any danger, and withstand any opposition to its united front wishes.
The first sitting of the session, which began in late afternoon, continued till 9 a.m. It was participated in by about 5,000
persons from various Province including 200 women. Participants included Sikandar Hayat Khan, Fazlul Haq, Chowdhury, Maulana Shaukat
Ali, Zafar Ali Khan, A.Y.K. Daulatana, Begum Shah Nawaz, Hasrat Mohani, Nawab of Chatari, Ghuzanfar Ali Khan, Begum Mohammed Ali,
Nawab Mohammed Yusuf, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmad, Husain Imam, Dr. S.M. Abdullah, Syed Rauf Shah, Syed Murtaza Bahadur, Chundrigar, Abdur
Rehman Siddiqi, Maulana Mohammed Akram Khan, Malik Barkat Ali, Moulvi Syed Badrudduja, Zahur Ahmad, and Prof. Enayatullah, Raja of
Mahmudabad, Chairman, Reception Committee while welcoming the delegates, said, "We are here not to follow history but to create
history". It was rated as the most successful All India Muslim League session.
In the last session he appealed to the audience to contribute to the All India Muslim League fund for the forthcoming Bijnore
bye-election, saying that the fund would be kept in trust by the Raja of Mahmudabad, and the balance if any would be made over to
the U.P. Provincial Muslim League. |
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