Telegram from M.A. Jinnah regarding Itinerary for Madras Visit

Sub title : Instructions to Keep Schedule Free for Official Programs

Subject: M.A. Jinnah's Travel Itinerary | All-India Muslim League | Official Visits

Date of publication: 1941

Language: English

Page: 1 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27609

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah — Telegram — Travel Itinerary — Madras Visit | Official Program — Scheduling — All-India Muslim League — Arkonam Saloon — 1941.

Abstract: This is a telegram sent by M.A. Jinnah on April 4, 1941, to an associate in Madras. In it, Jinnah gives strict and detailed instructions for his upcoming visit. He explicitly requests that no social or other engagements be made for him from the 11th to the 14th, apart from official programs. He firmly states that he cannot agree to visiting places and that all other engagements will be finalized only after his arrival in Madras, emphasizing that no prior commitments should be made. The telegram also mentions the "detachment of a saloon at Arkonam," indicating special railway arrangements for his travel.

Description: This telegram provides a fascinating insight into the meticulous and controlled nature of M.A. Jinnah's schedule during his political tours. It reveals his preference for a focused agenda centered solely on official business, his aversion to unscheduled or purely social commitments, and his hands-on approach to managing his public appearances. The directive to keep the dates clear and make no commitments underscores his methodical and authoritative leadership style. The mention of a dedicated railway saloon further highlights the stature and the logistical arrangements involved in his travel across India for All-India Muslim League work. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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