Correspondence and Appeals to M.A. Jinnah from Various Organizations and Individuals

Sub title : Letters on Political Support, Internal Criticism, Constitutional Advice, and Religious Concerns

Subject: Correspondence to M.A. Jinnah | Muslim League Internal Affairs | Pakistan Movement | Constitutional Advice

Date of publication: 1939

Language: English

Page: 32 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27976

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah Correspondence -- Muslim League -- Pakistan Movement -- Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan | Constitutional Advice -- Quran Protection -- Internal Criticism | Political Support -- Khudai Khidmatgar -- Afghan Association | Young Men's Muslim Association Rangoon -- 1947 Partition -- Telegrams -- Resolutions

Abstract: This collection comprises various letters, telegrams, and resolutions addressed to M.A. Jinnah between 1939 and 1948. The documents include communications from political figures like Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan regarding the Khudai Khidmatgar organization's stance towards Pakistan, letters from associations such as the Young Men's Muslim Association of Rangoon condemning anti-Muslim speeches, and appeals from individuals offering constitutional documents (e.g., Ottoman and Iraqi constitutions) for reference in framing Pakistan's constitution. Also featured are complaints about internal Muslim League mismanagement, religious concerns about the protection of the Quran, and telegrams regarding League ticket allocations. The materials reflect the diverse range of appeals, criticisms, and suggestions directed at Jinnah during the critical period leading up to and following the creation of Pakistan.

Description: This file contains scanned pages of miscellaneous correspondence addressed to M.A. Jinnah from 1939 to 1948. The documents include formal letters, telegrams, and resolutions from various organizations and individuals across India (and Rangoon). Key items include a letter from Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan in 1948 affirming the Khudai Khidmatgar organization's support for Pakistan; a 1947 letter from Muhammad Kifayetullah Khan offering Ottoman and Iraqi constitutional documents for reference; a 1939 resolution from the Young Men's Muslim Association of Rangoon condemning anti-Muslim speeches; and a 1944 complaint about internal corruption within the Delhi Muslim League. Also present are telegrams about League ticket allocations, a note regarding the significance of Laylat al-Qadr coinciding with Pakistan's independence, and various other appeals and advisories. This collection illustrates the multifaceted challenges, expectations, and engagements faced by Jinnah during the pivotal years of the Pakistan movement and the early days of the new state. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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