Navigating War and Coalition: The Correspondence of Nawab S.M. Ismail with M.A. Jinnah

Sub title : Bihar Provincial Muslim League Politics

Subject: Bihar Politics | Lahore Resolution | World War II | Coalition Government

Date of publication: 1940

Language: English

Page: 188 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27620

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah -- Nawab S.M. Ismail -- Bihar -- Muslim League -- Lahore Resolution -- Pakistan | Coalition Ministry -- Viceroy's Appeal | Shia Conference | World War II -- Section 93

Abstract: This collection centers on Nawab S.M. Ismail, President of the Bihar Provincial Muslim League, and his detailed correspondence with M.A. Jinnah. It covers critical issues such as disseminating the Lahore Resolution, navigating sectarian politics within the Muslim community (specifically the Shia Conference), and determining the League's stance towards the British war effort. A significant portion of the correspondence deals with the complex and cautious negotiations around forming a coalition ministry in Bihar, showcasing Ismail's loyalty to Jinnah's central command and the intricate political calculations involved in Hindu-majority provinces.

Description: This extensive dossier provides a detailed view of provincial Muslim League politics in Bihar during a pivotal period. The letters and telegrams reveal Nawab Ismail as a key figure diligently seeking Jinnah's guidance on everything from ideological propagation (requesting Urdu translations of the Lahore Resolution) to high-stakes political strategy. The collection highlights several major themes: the challenge of maintaining Muslim unity across sects, the dilemma of participating in the British war apparatus without compromising the League's political stance, and the protracted, cautious deliberations over entering a coalition government. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

Total Views: 0        Favorites : 0