Correspondence between Hamidul Huq and M.A. Jinnah on Political Strategy

Sub title : Regarding the Pakistan Demand, Viceroy's Council, and League Committees (1942-1944)

Subject: Pakistan Movement | Indian Constitutional Proposals | Muslim League Politics

Date of publication: 1942

Language: English

Page: 5 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27599

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah — Hamidul Huq — Pakistan — Muslim League | Cripps Mission — Viceroy's Executive Council — Bengal Politics — Referendum | Post-War Reconstruction Committee — H.S. Suhrawardy — Liaquat Ali Khan — Constitutional Proposal.

Abstract: This collection of letters from Hamidul Huq to M.A. Jinnah discusses critical political strategies following the British offer (likely the Cripps Mission of 1942). Huq proposes that the demand for Pakistan should be decided solely by Muslims in majority provinces, suggesting a supermajority of 80% to validate it. He also advises on excluding European voters and confining the referendum to adult males. The later letters (1944) offer confidential counsel on nominating a Bengali Muslim to the Viceroy's Executive Council, warning against choices that could weaken provincial leadership.

Description: This set of five letters provides a fascinating glimpse into the internal strategic discussions within the All-India Muslim League during World War II. Written by Hamidul Huq, a Muslim League member from Calcutta, to Quaid-e-Azam M.A. Jinnah, the correspondence tackles three main issues: 1) The tactical approach to securing the Pakistan demand in response to a British constitutional offer, focusing on referendum mechanics. 2) The sensitive political considerations for selecting a Bengali representative for the Viceroy's Council, highlighting concerns about local leadership and factional dynamics involving figures like H.S. Suhrawardy. 3) Recommendations for capable members for the League's central committees, emphasizing expertise in economic and industrial matters. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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