M.A. Jinnah and the Proposal for International Propaganda on Pakistan

Sub title : A Strategic Letter from the President of Bhannagar State Muslim League

Subject: Political Propaganda | Pakistan Movement | International Public Opinion | Muslim League Strategy

Date of publication: 1941

Language: English

Page: 3 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27883

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- Pakistan Propaganda -- International Public Opinion -- Muslim League Strategy -- A. M. Lakhani | World War II Era -- British and American Outreach -- Political Communication

Abstract: This document is a detailed letter from A. M. Lakhani, President of the Bhannagar State Muslim League, to Qaid-e-Azam M. A. Jinnah. Dated August 1941, it offers a strategic proposal for launching a systematic international propaganda campaign to popularize the Pakistan scheme in England and America. Lakhani argues that British and American public opinion is crucial and currently unfavorable due to a lack of understanding. He outlines a four-point plan involving the collection of evidence of "Hindoo atrocities," its verification and publication by a central committee, and the dispatch of trained speakers to both countries to sway public sentiment, acknowledging the challenges of war, finances, and resources but emphasizing propaganda as a vital modern weapon.

Description: This is a personal letter providing a fascinating glimpse into the strategic thinking within the ranks of the Muslim League during the early 1940s. It highlights the recognition of the importance of international diplomacy and public relations in the struggle for Pakistan, even amidst the constraints of World War II. The letter is significant for its forward-looking approach, advocating for a coordinated, evidence-based, and professional effort to influence Western democracies, showcasing how grassroots League members were actively contributing ideas to the national leadership. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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