M.A. Jinnah's Correspondence with Allah Bakhsh

Sub title : A Luncheon Engagement in Lahore

Subject: Political Social Engagement | Interpersonal Diplomacy | Central Legislative Assembly

Date of publication: 1944

Language: English

Page: 2 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27780

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- Allah Bakhsh -- Luncheon Invitation -- Lahore | Central Legislative Assembly -- Political Networking -- Social Diplomacy -- 1944.

Abstract: This file contains two short letters: an invitation from Allah Bakhsh to M.A. Jinnah for lunch during Jinnah's visit to Lahore, and Jinnah's gracious acceptance. Allah Bakhsh reminds Jinnah of his previous service as an Assistant Government Whip in the Central Legislative Assembly. Jinnah's reply confirms his recollection of Allah Bakhsh and formally accepts the invitation for a specific date, highlighting the social and interpersonal dimensions of political networking during this period.

Description: These letters represent a brief but cordial exchange regarding a social meeting between M.A. Jinnah and a former colleague from the Central Legislative Assembly, Allah Bakhsh. The correspondence is significant for showcasing the formal etiquette of the time and the importance of maintaining personal connections within the broader political landscape. It provides a glimpse into the social interactions that underpinned political relationships in mid-1940s India. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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