Jinnah-Gandhi talks Flashcards
When did British release Gandhi from prison?
In 1944, the British released Gandhi from prison.
Why did Mr. Jinnah meet with Gandhi? What did they discuss?
Mr. Jinnah as the leader of the Muslim League, met with him on Gandhi’s request, after an exchange of letters took place between them, to discuss the future of the subcontinent.
What did Jinnah explain to Gandhi and what was Gandhi’s reaction?
Mr. Jinnah explained The Two Nation Theory to Gandhi, who refused to accept this view.
What did Gandhi insist upon hearing The Two Nation Theory?
He insisted that India was one nation and if the Muslims needed a separate state, they could form it with Muslim majority areas after India had gained independence from the British.
What was the reaction of Jinnah at hearing Gandhi’s proposal against the Two Nation Theory?
Mr. Jinnah refused to accept this arrangement.
What was Gandhi’s point of view?
- We are all Indians, whether Muslim or Hindu, so partition is not necessary.
- If we agree on partition, the mainly Hindu areas of Bengal and Punjab should be in India.
- The Muslim League does not speak for all Muslims. Some Muslims are even Congress members.
- If we agree on partition, it should happen after independence, not at the same time.
What was Quaid-e-Azam’s point of view?
- Muslims’ religious views and way of life are different. We would be a minority. We need our own state.
- Bengal and Punjab should be in Pakistan.
- The Muslim League speaks for all Muslims here.
- Partition should happen at the same time as independence.
What was the differing points on partition?
Quaid-e-Azam’s point of view:
* Muslims’ religious views and way of life are different. We would be a minority. We need our own state.
Gandhi’s point of view:
* We are all Indians, whether Muslim or Hindu, so partition is not necessary.
What was the differing points on when the partition should happen?
Quaid-e-Azam’s point of view:
* Partition should happen at the same time as independence.
Gandhi’s point of view:
* If we agree on partition, it should happen after independence, not at the same time.
What was the differing points on whom the Muslim League speaks for?
Quaid-e-Azam’s point of view:
* The Muslim League speaks for all Muslims here.
Gandhi’s point of view:
* The Muslim League does not speak for all Muslims. Some Muslims are even Congress members.
What was the differing points on Bengal and Punjab?
Quaid-e-Azam’s point of view:
* Bengal and Punjab should be in Pakistan.
Gandhi’s point of view:
* If we agree on partition, the mainly Hindu areas of Bengal and Punjab should be in India.
