Telegram from M.A. Jinnah to Sylhet Muslim League

Sub title : Directive on Lawful Political Activities (1940s)

Subject: Muslim League Discipline | Political Strategy | Direct Action | Constitutional Politics

Date of publication: 1940

Language: English

Page: 1 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27552

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah — Muslim League — Sylhet — Direct Action | Constitutional Politics — Political Discipline — Lawful Protest — Telegram Communication

Abstract: This is a brief but significant telegram from M.A. Jinnah to the Muslim League in Kumarpara, Sylhet, responding to what appears to be a query about political strategy. Jinnah clearly states that the Muslim League had "not yet decided [on] Direct Action" and emphatically directs that "our activities must be conducted lawfully." This communication demonstrates Jinnah's commitment to constitutional methods and his role in maintaining discipline within the Muslim League ranks during the political struggles of the 1940s.

Description: This single-page telegram captures a crucial moment in the Muslim League's political strategy, showing Jinnah's cautious and disciplined approach to political action. The communication underscores his insistence on lawful methods and centralized decision-making, particularly regarding the sensitive question of "Direct Action." Sent to Sylhet in eastern Bengal (now Bangladesh), this directive reflects Jinnah's careful management of the party's political tactics during the critical pre-Partition period. The telegram format itself indicates the urgency and importance of maintaining control over local political activities across the subcontinent. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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