Resolution of Support from Gujranwala City Awami League for Miss Fatima Jinnah

Sub title : Condemnation of Minister’s Remarks and Endorsement of Direct Adult Franchise

Subject: Fatima Jinnah | Awami League | Abdul Waheed Khan | Eid message | Direct adult franchise

Date of publication: 1964

Language: English

Page: 0.583333333333333

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29109

Keyword: Fatima Jinnah -- Political support | Awami League (Gujranwala City) -- Resolutions | Pakistan -- Politics and government -- Elections | Political campaigns -- Pakistan -- History | Political parties -- Pakistan -- Resolutions and endorsements | Democracy -- Pakistan -- Electoral reforms

Abstract: A resolution passed by the Gujranwala City Awami League on 1 March 1964, condemning the “unwarranted and malicious remarks” of Information Minister Abdul Waheed Khan regarding Miss Fatima Jinnah’s Eid message. The meeting fully endorses her statement that direct adult franchise is suitable for Pakistan, asserts that indirect elections violate democracy, and assures her of full support.

Description: The resolution was passed at a meeting of the City Awami League, Gujranwala, and sent to Miss Fatima Jinnah. It defends her right to express the people’s sentiments on electoral reform and rejects the minister’s criticism. The document is signed by Khwaja Siddiq‑ul‑Hasan, President, with his address in Satellite Town, Gujranwala. This resolution reflects the growing political support for Miss Jinnah’s presidential candidacy in 1964. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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