Correspondence and Communications Addressed to M.A. Jinnah

Sub title : Letters, Appeals, and Official Memoranda

Subject: All India Muslim League | Pakistan Movement | Political Correspondence | Public Appeals to M.A. Jinnah

Date of publication: 1945

Language: English

Page: 224 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28193

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- All India Muslim League -- Pakistan Movement -- 1945 -- Bombay -- Political Correspondence | Election Fund -- State Council -- Muslim Representation -- Communalism | Press Criticism -- Sind Assembly -- Baloch -- League Ticket.

Abstract: A collection of letters and memoranda from August-September 1945 addressed to Muhammad Ali Jinnah in his capacity as President of the All India Muslim League. The documents showcase diverse interactions with the public, League members, and officials, covering topics such as political support for Pakistan, internal League disputes, election ticket requests, complaints against Congress-aligned groups, criticism of anti-Muslim sentiment in media, and personal requests for meetings or assistance. The collection reflects Jinnah's central role as a leader and the range of issues confronting the Muslim League on the eve of post-war elections.

Description: This archival set comprises scanned pages of original correspondence from mid-1945, directed to Muhammad Ali Jinnah. The letters reveal the multifaceted demands on his leadership, from resolving internal party discipline and election candidate selection to managing public admiration, soliciting funds, and addressing community grievances. They highlight the fervent popular support for the demand for Pakistan, as well as the tensions within Muslim politics and with other communities. The documents serve as primary source material for understanding the political climate, organizational challenges, and Jinnah's iconic stature during a critical period in the lead-up to Indian independence. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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