Correspondence of M.A. Jinnah with Nawab Chhatari on Muslim League Strategy and War Policy (1937-1946)

Sub title : Letters and Telegrams

Subject: Indian Constitutional Struggle | World War II and Indian Politics

Date of publication: 1937

Language: English

Page: 46 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27559

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah — Nawab Chhatari — Muslim League Policy — World War II India | War Boards — National Defence Council | Disciplinary Action — United Provinces Politics | All India Muslim League Council — Sir Walter Monckton

Abstract: This collection comprises letters and telegrams exchanged between M.A. Jinnah and Nawab Muhammad Ismail Khan of Chhatari. The correspondence spans a critical decade, covering topics such as the political situation in the United Provinces (U.P.), fundraising for the League, internal strategy for the Muslim League Council, and most prominently, the Muslim League's stance and involvement in the British war effort during WWII. It includes detailed discussions on joining Provincial War Boards, the formation of a consistent policy for Muslims across India, and the subsequent disciplinary action taken against Nawab Chhatari for joining the National Defence Council against the League's directive. The later documents touch upon post-war political engagements.

Description: This is a series of scanned documents, including personal letters, formal notes, and telegrams, primarily from Nawab Chhatari to M.A. Jinnah. The collection provides a nuanced view of the strategic considerations and internal debates within the Muslim League leadership during the late 1930s and early 1940s. It highlights the tension between supporting the British war effort for community benefit and maintaining the League's independent political stance. The exchange regarding Nawab Chhatari's expulsion from the League for joining the National Defence Council is a significant part of this collection, illustrating Jinnah's firm control over party discipline. The documents offer valuable insights into the operational challenges, political negotiations, and personal interactions that shaped the Muslim League's path during a pivotal era. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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