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Sub title : A Philosophical Letter on Coalition, Democracy, and National Unity
Subject: Coalition politics | Indian unity | Muslim-Hindu relations | Critique of European democracy | Alternatives to partition
Language: English
Page: 1p.
Source: National Archives of Pakistan
Serial no: 28501
Keyword: M. A. Jinnah -- Coalition government -- Indian Union -- European democracy | Hindu-Muslim relations -- Separation -- National unity -- Gandhi -- Nehru -- Azad -- Political philosophy
Abstract: This document is a reflective letter addressed to prominent Indian leaders, including M. A. Jinnah, M. K. Gandhi, Moulana Abul Kalam Azad, and Jawaharlal Nehru. It questions the feasibility of coalition politics at the provincial level, critiques European-style democracy as unsuitable for India, and warns against internal strife leading to chaos. The author presents separation as a possible alternative if a unified Indian Union cannot be achieved, while advocating for reconciliation, equity, and shared power. The letter emphasizes the decisive historical moment facing India and appeals for visionary leadership to ensure national salvation.
Description: A philosophical and political letter addressing the central leadership of 1940s India, debating the viability of coalition governance, the pitfalls of Western democracy, and the urgent need for a unified or separate national solution. It reflects contemporary ideological tensions and appeals for reasoned, tolerant leadership. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.
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