Correspondence between M.A. Jinnah and Sir Abdullah Haroon on Sind Muslim League Affairs (1940-1945)

Sub title : Political Strategy, Elections, and Personal Relations

Subject: Sind Muslim League Politics | Provincial Ministry Formation | Election Campaigns

Date of publication: 1940

Language: English

Page: 328 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27590

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah | Sir Abdullah Haroon — Yusuf Haroon — Sind Muslim League | Election Campaigns — Muslim League Ticket | Provincial Ministry — Press Bias | Political Strategy — Karachi Politics.

Abstract: This collection comprises letters and telegrams between M.A. Jinnah and Sir Abdullah Haroon (and his son Yusuf Haroon) from 1940 to 1945, focusing on the political landscape in Sind. The documents cover efforts to unite Muslim factions in the Sind Assembly, election strategies for provincial and central seats, disputes over ticket allocations, and concerns about biased press coverage. Also included are personal exchanges regarding property investments, health, and family matters, such as the death of Sir Abdullah Haroon. The correspondence highlights Jinnah's hands-on role in managing Sind politics, his guidance on League policy, and the challenges of maintaining party discipline amidst local factionalism.

Description: This extensive collection of correspondence provides a detailed view of M.A. Jinnah's involvement in Sind politics during a critical period of the Pakistan Movement. The letters and telegrams reveal Jinnah's strategic approach to consolidating Muslim League power in Sind, including negotiations for ministry formation, handling internal party rebellions, and ensuring support for League candidates in elections. The documents also shed light on the personal relationship between Jinnah and the Haroon family, with discussions on property purchases, health updates, and condolences. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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