Re-organization of the Muslim League Flashcards
What is the name of the two parts that the Muslim League was divided into and when?
In 1930, the Muslim League was divided into the Hidayat league and the Aziz league.
What did Jinnah realize after the setback of the 1937 elections?
The need for reorganizing the party.
What did Jinnah do to upon becoming President of the Muslim League?
He worked to reunite the Muslim League, and upon his election as the President of the League reorganized the party so that it could be a more efficient political tool.
What happened to the membership fee after Jinnah reorganizing the party and why?
The membership fee was reduced from 4 rupees to 2 annas (one-eighth of a rupee) so that more people hailing from all socio-economic backgrounds can join.
What did Jinnah do to the constitution as he reorganized the party?
The constitution was prepared and clearly outlined.
What did Jinnah establish as he reorganized the party and why?
Central and provincial Parliamentary Boards were established in the party for better administration.
What did Jinnah introduce as he reorganized the party and why?
Muslim League National Guards were introduced to help maintain discipline during party sessions.
What did Jinnah do to improve the party’s financial position?
Call for donations by the South Asian Muslim community to improve the party’s financial position (a grand total of one million rupees was collected).
List all the things Jinnah did to make the Muslim League a more effective political tool.
The membership fee was reduced from 4 rupees to 2 annas (one-eighth of a rupee) so that more people hailing from all socio-economic backgrounds can join.
The constitution was prepared and clearly outlined.
Central and provincial Parliamentary Boards were established in the party for better administration.
Muslim League National Guards were introduced to help maintain discipline during party sessions.
Call for donations by the South Asian Muslim community to improve the party’s financial position (a grand total of one million rupees was collected).
