Telegrams of Solidarity and Concern for M.A. Jinnah Following an Attack

Sub title : Congratulatory and Well-Wishing Telegraphic Messages

Subject: Messages of Support to M.A. Jinnah | Response to an Assassination Attempt/Attack | Public Solidarity

Date of publication: 1943

Language: English

Page: 137 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28088

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- Telegrams -- Assassination Attempt -- Attack -- Congratulations -- Prayers -- Solidarity -- Qaide-Azam | Indian Posts and Telegraphs -- Public Support -- Delhi National Guard -- Political Violence

Abstract: This collection consists of official Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department telegram forms containing messages sent to Muhammad Ali Jinnah (often addressed as "Qaide-Azam" or "Quaid-e-Azam"). The telegrams uniformly express profound relief, congratulations, and prayers for his long life following his escape from a "dastardly" or "cowardly" attack. The senders include individuals, likely supporters, and organizational entities like the "Delhi National Guard." The documents serve as a testament to Jinnah's stature and the widespread concern for his safety among his followers during a critical period. One document (Page9.jpg) diverges, containing historical notes on Indian political events (1905-1921), possibly context or enclosures related to the period's political climate.

Description: This dossier is a poignant record of public sentiment following a violent attack on M.A. Jinnah's life. The telegrams, sent from across India, capture the immediate, emotional response of his supporters, expressing grief, condemnation of the attackers, and fervent prayers for his health and longevity. The standardized telegraph forms, marked with office stamps, times, and word counts, highlight the formal communication channels of the era. The collection provides insight into the personal risks faced by Jinnah and the depth of loyalty he commanded. The inclusion of a historical timeline note suggests the political tensions of the time in which these events occurred. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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