Appeal to M. A. Jinnah for Financial Support to Sustain Muslim League

Sub title : Urgent Request to Prevent Closure of "Star of India" Amidst Funding

Subject: Newspaper funding crisis | Muslim League press | Calcutta "Star of India" | Financial appeal to M. A. Jinnah

Language: English

Page: 1p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28514

Keyword: M. A. Jinnah -- Star of India -- Muslim League newspaper -- Calcutta press -- Financial appeal -- Press funding crisis -- Ahmad Isphani -- Propaganda Fund

Abstract: This document is a heartfelt appeal to M. A. Jinnah, likely from a Muslim League associate, urging immediate financial support to prevent the closure of the Muslim League's daily newspaper in Calcutta, the "Star of India." The writer emphasizes the critical need for a Muslim-owned daily paper, especially in Bengal—a Muslim-majority province—and recalls Jinnah's past generous donation of £20,000 to the Bombay Presidency Press and Propaganda Fund. While acknowledging that the Bombay project is delayed due to wartime constraints, the appeal stresses that allowing the Calcutta paper to cease publication would be a tragedy. The writer hopes Jinnah will "rise to the occasion" and match the commitment of Mr. Ahmad Isphani, who has already pledged support.

Description: A passionate letter appealing to Jinnah for urgent financial assistance to sustain the Muslim League's daily newspaper in Calcutta, highlighting the strategic importance of a Muslim voice in the press. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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