Telegraphs Concerning M.A. Jinnah Following an Assassination Attempt

Sub title : Congratulatory Messages and Public Solidarity from Muslim Leagues Across India

Subject: Political History | Muhammad Ali Jinnah | Assassination Attempt, | Public Reaction

Language: English

Page: 201 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27842

Keyword: Muhammad Ali Jinnah -- Assassination Attempt -- Indian Muslim League -- Telegraph -- Condolence -- Congratulations | Providence -- Bombay -- 1940s India -- Political History --

Abstract: A collection of telegraph messages from various Muslim leagues, communities, and individuals across India, expressing anxiety, relief, and congratulations following a violent attack on Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The telegrams thank God (Allah) for his survival, pray for his health, condemn the attacker, and wish him a long life to continue leading the Muslim cause.

Description: This collection comprises original Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department forms containing messages sent to M.A. Jinnah in the wake of an assassination attempt. The telegrams, originating from locations such as Shillong, Lucknow, Dacca, and Karachi, reflect the profound concern and widespread public support for Jinnah. They uniformly express relief at his "providential escape," condemn the "cowardly" or "dastardly" attack, and offer prayers for his health and long life, underscoring his pivotal role as a leader for the Muslim community in India during a critical political period. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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