Correspondence between M.A. Jinnah and Sheikh Abdul Majid on Sindh Political Crisis

Sub title : Ministry Formation, Secret Agreements, and Muslim League Discipline

Subject: Sindh Provincial Politics | Muslim League Discipline | Ministry Formation

Date of publication: 1941

Language: English

Page: 9 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27770

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- Sindh Politics -- Muslim League Discipline -- Sheikh Abdul Majid -- Mir Bande Ali Khan -- Allahbakhsh | Secret Agreement -- Ministry Crisis -- Manzilgah Mosque -- Premier Ship

Abstract: This collection of confidential letters between Sheikh Abdul Majid and M.A. Jinnah details the political crisis in Sindh during early 1941. The correspondence reveals complex negotiations around ministry formation, secret agreements involving Muslim leaders and Hindu parties, and Jinnah's firm stance on maintaining Muslim League discipline. Key issues include the proposed resignation of Premier Mir Bande Ali Khan, attempts to include Sir Ghulam Hussein in the cabinet, and the resolution of the Manzilgah Mosque dispute in favor of Muslims.

Description: These documents provide a detailed insight into the intricate political maneuvering in Sindh during 1941, showcasing M.A. Jinnah's strategic leadership in handling provincial crises. The correspondence highlights his insistence on party discipline, opposition to backdoor agreements that compromised Muslim interests, and his guidance to provincial leaders during ministerial reshuffles. The successful resolution of the Manzilgah Mosque case represents a significant achievement for Muslim rights in the province, while the political letters demonstrate Jinnah's careful navigation of complex alliances and his commitment to maintaining the Muslim League's ideological purity. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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