M.A. Jinnah and the Organizational Machinery of the All India Muslim League

Sub title : Internal Correspondence, Board Formations, and Administrative Documents

Subject: Political Organization | All India Muslim League | Indian Elections | Provincial Administration | M.A. Jinnah's Leadership

Date of publication: 1936

Language: English

Page: 101 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27877

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- All India Muslim League -- Central Parliamentary Board -- Indian Elections 1937 -- Political Organization | Provincial Boards -- Muslim Representation -- Party Administration -- Internal Correspondence

Abstract: This collection comprises internal documents and correspondence related to the organizational and administrative functioning of the All India Muslim League under the leadership of M.A. Jinnah. It covers the critical period from 1936 onwards, detailing the formation of the Central Parliamentary Board, its rules, and strategies for contesting provincial elections. The documents include letters from party members across India, applications for League tickets, discussions on fund-raising, internal critiques regarding representation, and strategic communications about countering political opponents. It provides a granular view of the League's evolution from a political party into a mass movement and a proto-government.

Description: This is a documents offering a behind-the-scenes look at the workings of the All India Muslim League. It includes foundational documents such as the list of the first Central Parliamentary Board members and its rules, official resolutions, and a wide array of personal letters to Jinnah. These letters range from applications for political candidacy and requests for membership forms to critical advice on party strategy and inclusion of various Muslim communities like the Momins. The collection is invaluable for understanding the logistical, financial, and political challenges faced by the League as it built the organizational infrastructure necessary to achieve its political goals, showcasing Jinnah's role not just as a leader but as a manager of a complex national organization. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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