Pakistan Resolution & Importance of Pakistan Resolution
Pakistan Resolution
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 accept Hinduism.”
The Hindus tried to destroy Muslim identity by introducing Hindi
as a medium of education.
Congress Oppression
The Congress neglected the Muslim in every field and supported the
Hindus. It did not even 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, Mohd Abdul
Qadir, Allama Iqbal, Syed Jamaluddin Afghani, Abdul Halim Sharar etc.
Proposal Given by Allama
Iqbal
The most reasonable proposal was given by Allama Iqbal. The poet,
philosopher, while delivering his presidential address at the annual session of
the Muslim League at Allahabad 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’ itself 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 contiguous
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
as it 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 for civil
disobedience. Muslamans are nation according to any difination of a nationand
theymust 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 develop to the fullest our spiritual, 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.”
Muslim Acceptance and
Hindus Rejection of the Resolution
The resolution was unanimously accepted by the Muslims who had
assembled the meeting place in a large number. The Hindu readers and newspaper
raised a hue and cry after the resolution. They refused it and referred to the
partition as “Vivisection 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 strengthened the Two Nation Theory which
was the basis of Muslim struggle for independence.
Conclusion
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.
