Correspondence of Abdul Hameed Khan with M.A. Jinnah

Sub title : Muslim League Politics in Madras Presidency

Subject: Madras Presidency Politics | Hindu-Muslim Relations | Constituent Assembly

Date of publication: 1937

Language: English

Page: 63 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27636

Keyword: Abdul Hameed Khan -- Madras Muslim League -- South India Politics | Constituent Assembly -- Pakistan Movement -- Muslim Representation | Congress-Muslim Relations -- Jinnah's Southern Tour.

Abstract: This extensive collection features correspondence between Abdul Hameed Khan, a prominent Muslim League leader in Madras Presidency, and M.A. Jinnah between 1937-1946. The documents reveal Khan's persistent efforts to strengthen the Muslim League's presence in Southern India, including invitations for Jinnah to visit Madras, discussions about Congress-Muslim League relations, complaints about economic policies affecting Muslims, and detailed planning for the All-India Muslim League session in Madras. The later correspondence includes Khan's disappointed appeal after being rejected for nomination to the Constituent Assembly, revealing internal party dynamics and regional representation issues during the crucial final years before Partition.

Description: This comprehensive collection provides valuable insights into the development of Muslim League politics in South India, particularly Madras Presidency, during the critical decade preceding Partition. The correspondence shows Abdul Hameed Khan as a dedicated organizer who worked to bring Jinnah and the Muslim League's message to Southern India. The documents chronicle the evolution from early attempts at Congress-League cooperation to the firm establishment of the Pakistan demand. Particularly significant is the detailed correspondence about hosting the All-India Muslim League session in Madras and Khan's heartfelt appeal regarding Constituent Assembly nominations, which reveals both personal ambition and deeper issues of regional representation within the Muslim League's national structure. The collection offers a unique regional perspective on the expansion of Muslim League influence beyond its North Indian strongholds. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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