Correspondence between M.A. Jinnah and Jamil Ansari

Sub title : Political Consultations and Press Engagements (1943-1946)

Subject: Cabinet Mission Plan | Indian States | Constituent Assembly | Press Relations

Date of publication: 1943

Language: English

Page: 3 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27543

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah — Jamil Ansari — Cabinet Mission Plan | Constituent Assembly — Indian States — Chamber of Princes | Bhopal — Political Consultation — Reuters — Times of India

Abstract: This collection comprises three letters exchanged between M.A. Jinnah and Jamil Ansari between 1943-1946. The correspondence begins with a personal note from Jinnah in 1943 expressing concern about Ansari's malaria and arranging a meeting in Bhopal. The most significant document is a secret letter from June 1946 discussing crucial political developments regarding the Cabinet Mission Plan, revealing that most Indian states were likely to accept the plan for a limited central government and would be compelled to join the Constituent Assembly. The third document involves press-related consultations with Reuters regarding publications in "Times of India." The correspondence shows Ansari's role as an informant on political developments and his access to Jinnah during critical negotiations.

Description: This small but significant collection of letters provides insight into M.A. Jinnah's political networking and information channels during the crucial period of 1943-1946. The correspondence reveals both the personal side of Jinnah's relationships with his associates and the serious political negotiations surrounding the Cabinet Mission Plan and the formation of the Constituent Assembly. The secret letter of June 5, 1946, is particularly valuable as it documents the position of Indian states regarding the constitutional future of India, showing how princely states were being drawn into the political process amid the transfer of power negotiations. The collection demonstrates Jinnah's engagement with various stakeholders, including press representatives and political informants, during this transformative period in Indian history. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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