Correspondence between M.A. Jinnah and Mohammad Asghar on Community Affairs and Political Engagements

Sub title : Idgah Dispute Resolution, Muslim League Discipline, and Provincial Visits (1941)

Subject: Muslim Community Affairs | Religious Site Protection | Muslim League Discipline

Date of publication: 1941

Language: English

Page: 8 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27545

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah — Mohammad Asghar — Idgah Dispute — Religious Rights | Muslim League Discipline — Burhanpur — Community Leadership | Political Visits — Military-Civil Relations

Abstract: This collection features correspondence between M.A. Jinnah and Mohammad Asghar, an advocate from Burhanpur, throughout 1941. The letters primarily concern the resolution of a dispute regarding military camping near the Idgah (prayer ground) in Burhanpur, where Jinnah actively intervenes with defense authorities to protect Muslim religious rights. The correspondence also includes Jinnah's clarification of Muslim League discipline rules regarding dual party membership, his expression of sympathy for Asghar's personal bereavement, and his diplomatic handling of repeated invitations to visit Burhanpur. Jinnah consistently emphasizes his national responsibilities and scheduling constraints while acknowledging local communities' affection and support.

Description: This series of eight letters reveals M.A. Jinnah's attentive approach to local community concerns while managing national political responsibilities. The correspondence demonstrates his methodical handling of the Idgah dispute, showing his persistence in seeking satisfactory resolutions from government authorities while maintaining realistic expectations about achievable outcomes. Jinnah's responses to visitation requests reveal his strategic approach to public engagements, balancing local enthusiasm with the practical demands of national leadership. The inclusion of both official matters (party discipline clarification) and personal condolences illustrates the multifaceted nature of Jinnah's leadership role. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN

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