Confidential Report to M.A. Jinnah on Punjab Muslim League Affairs

Sub title : Internal Dissent and Political Grievances

Subject: Punjab Muslim League Internal Politics | Jinnah-Sikander Pact | Party Discipline

Date of publication: 1940

Language: English

Page: 5 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27585

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah | Punjab Muslim League — Jinnah-Sikander Pact — Khizar Hayat Khan | Ashraf Nizami — Internal Party Conflict — Ticket Allocation | Political Surveillance — Muslim League Council.

Abstract: This is a confidential letter from a member of the All India Muslim League Council to Qaid-i-Azam M.A. Jinnah, expressing deep concern about the state of the League in Punjab. The writer acknowledges receipt of Jinnah's instructions but voices strong grievances regarding the publication of private correspondence between Jinnah and Nawabzada Hashid Ali Khan by Ashraf Nizami, which they fear will deter sincere workers from reporting frankly. The letter further alleges political victimization through police surveillance imposed by the League Premier of Punjab (Khizar Hayat Khan) and unfair allocation of a League ticket for the Attack Constituency under gubernatorial influence.

Description: This candid and critical letter offers a rare ground-level perspective on the significant internal challenges and factional tensions within the Punjab Muslim League during a crucial period. It reveals the difficulties M.A. Jinnah faced in managing a large and diverse political organization, where provincial leaders sometimes acted against the interests of dedicated party workers. The document highlights concerns about the breach of confidential communication, the use of state machinery for political suppression, and the manipulation of candidate selection processes. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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