Complaint from Nasik Muslim League to M. A. Jinnah Regarding Discrimination in Bombay Postal Department

Sub title : Protest Against Exclusion of Muslims from Recruitment in Higher Grades

Subject: Employment discrimination | Postal Department recruitment | Muslim representation in government jobs

Date of publication: 1940

Language: English

Page: 1p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 28526

Keyword: M. A. Jinnah -- Employment discrimination -- Bombay Postal Department -- Muslim representation -- Recruitment injustice -- Nasik Muslim League

Abstract: This letter from Khan Bahadur G. Z. Kokani, President of the Nasik Muslim League, addresses M. A. Jinnah to protest the unfair treatment of Muslims in the recruitment for higher-grade positions within the Bombay Presidency Postal Department. Dated 23 August 1940, it highlights that out of 32 recent vacancies for Inspectors of Post Offices and Head Clerks, not a single post was given to a Muslim, despite the Government of India's resolution reserving at least 20% of superior posts for Muslims. The letter expresses shock at this exclusion and warns that such a policy is detrimental to Muslim interests. It calls for urgent intervention to rectify the discriminatory recruitment practices.

Description: An official complaint to Jinnah highlighting systemic discrimination against Muslims in postal service recruitment, urging his intervention to uphold promised job quotas in the Bombay Presidency. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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