Correspondence and Telegrams to M.A. Jinnah

Sub title : Political Appeals, Public Engagement, and Administration (1939-1946)

Subject: Pakistan Resolution | Wavell Plan | Interim Government | Public Administration

Date of publication: 1939

Language: English

Page: 47 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27505

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah — All-India Muslim League — Pakistan | Wavell Plan — Interim Government | Jawaharlal Nehru — Krishna Menon — Political Telegrams | Public Appeals — Indian Administration — Civil Rights — World War II India

Abstract: This second volume of correspondence directed to M.A. Jinnah showcases his central role in Indian politics from 1939 to 1946. It includes telegrams urging the formation of a Muslim League-led interim government, public congratulations on the political recognition of Pakistan, and requests for interviews on critical economic issues. The collection also contains personal appeals from citizens seeking help with administrative injustices, demonstrating Jinnah's perceived influence. Additional letters from figures like Krishna Menon to Nehru provide context on the international and inter-party dynamics of the era, highlighting the complexities of forming India's first Interim Government.

Description: This collection of 19 documents expands the view of M.A. Jinnah's political and public presence. It is dominated by urgent telegrams and formal letters from citizens, journalists, and businessmen, reflecting the high-stakes political maneuvering surrounding the Pakistan demand and the formation of a post-war government. The documents capture a period of intense negotiation and public sentiment, from strategic advice on the Wavell Plan to desperate pleas for information on arrested family members. This volume complements the first by moving from ideological appeals for unity to the practical and often pressing demands placed upon a national leader during the final decade of British rule. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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