Letter and statement from the South African Indian Congress to Miss Fatima Jinnah

Sub title : Request for a message of support for the joint struggle of the African

Subject: Fatima Jinnah | South African Indian Congress | Defiance Campaign

Date of publication: 1951

Language: English

Page: 4 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29434

Keyword: South African Indian Congress -- Fatima Jinnah -- Message of Support -- Request -- Correspondence | South African Indian Congress -- Fatima Jinnah -- Joint Struggle -- African and Indian Communities -- Correspondence | South African Indian Congress -- Fatima Jinnah -- Anti-Apartheid Movement -- Support -- Correspondence | South Africa -- Indian Community -- Political Rights -- Correspondence | South Africa -- Racial Discrimination -- Opposition -- Correspondence | Correspondence -- Fatima Jinnah -- South African Indian Congress

Abstract: Y. A. Cachalia and D. U. Mistry, Joint Hon. Secretaries of the South African Indian Congress, write to Miss Fatima Jinnah on December 30, 1951, from Johannesburg. They inform her that the 20th Annual Conference will be held on January 25-27, 1952, to decide on a common struggle with the African and Coloured peoples against the unjust and racially discriminatory laws of the South African Government. They enclose a statement explaining the decision to embark on a campaign of defiance of unjust laws, born out of frustration with the apartheid policy of Dr. Malan's government. Expressing appreciation for her past support, they request her to send a message of friendship and support to the Conference before January 19, 1952.

Description: This file contains a covering letter and an accompanying statement from the South African Indian Congress, dated December 30, 1951. The letter, signed by Joint Hon. Secretaries Y. A. Cachalia and D. U. Mistry, invites Miss Fatima Jinnah to send a message to the 20th Annual Conference in Johannesburg and encloses a detailed statement. The statement outlines the formation of a Joint Planning Council with the African National Congress and the Franchise Action Council, detailing the plan to launch a Campaign of Defiance against Unjust Laws. It lists the oppressive laws to be challenged, including the Pass Laws, Stock Limitation Laws, Group Areas Act, Representation of Voters Act, Suppression of Communism Act, and Bantu Authorities Act. The statement also outlines the Council's plan of action, including calls for repeal by February 29, 1952, mass action, industrial action, and a 1,000,000 Shilling drive to finance the campaign, culminating in demonstrations on April 6, 1952, the Van Riebeeck Tercentenary. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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