Major Political Developments in 1945-46

Question 1

elections 1945-46

Answer 1

annouced by lord wavell: self govern with indian leaders cooperation proposed.
new elections announced forthe winter. provincial governments to be established exceutive council to be set up with major party representation

Question 2

cabinet mission

Answer 2

march 1946- british mission to formulate constitutional settlement. proposals included indian union, divion of subjs.
3 grps of provinces base on majority communities

Question 3

provincial election

Answer 3

feb 1946- ML won muslim seats in punjab, bengal, sindh and NWFP.
formed ministeries in sindh, NWFP, coalition government in bengal and punjab

Question 4

direct action day

Answer 4

aug 16 1946- ML coercive strategy led to the formation of the inerim government.
congress initially refused to join, later joined on oct 25, 1946

Question 5

constituent assembly

Answer 5

july 1946- ML won muslim seats
ML boycotted the first session on dec-9-1946, demanding two constituent assemblies.

Question 6

simla conference

Answer 6

june-july 1945- british sought indian military cooperation during WW2. conference held to discuss political changes post-war. representative from all political parties.