Telegrams to M.A. Jinnah

Sub title : Public and Political Communications

Subject: Political History of India | Pakistan Movement | Muhammad Ali Jinnah | Indian Independence

Language: English

Page: 107 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27841

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- Muhammad Ali Jinnah -- Indian Independence -- Pakistan Movement -- Muslim League | Mahatma Gandhi -- British India -- Telegraph -- Telegram -- Historical Document -- Presidential Telegram -- Political Appeal.

Abstract: This collection of original telegram forms documents public and political correspondence directed to Muhammad Ali Jinnah, a key leader in the Indian independence movement and the founder of Pakistan. The telegrams contain appeals for action, requests for meetings with other leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, expressions of support from student unions and Muslim groups, and public prayers for his well-being. They serve as a primary source for understanding the political climate, public sentiment, and the mobilization around the demand for Pakistan in the final decade of British rule in India.

Description: A curated of official telegram forms from the Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department, dating from the late 1930s to mid-1940s. The documents capture a range of communications sent to M.A. Jinnah, highlighting his central role in the political affairs of the time. The telegrams include requests for him to intervene, to meet with political rivals, and to advance the cause of Muslim political rights, culminating in the demand for Pakistan. The collection provides tangible insight into the methods of political communication and the nature of public engagement with leadership during a pivotal period in South Asian history. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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