Lahore resolution
- 1. By: Saif Khalid khan Kakar Lecturer (Civics/Pol. Sci) Pakistan Education Center
- 2. Background • After publication of the Nehru report 1928, Quaid E Azam Published his 14 point agenda in 1929. • Quaid E Azam left his membership of congress party and revised the objectives of Muslim league in favor of self rule in India. • formation of congress ministries from 1937-1939 clarified the political future of Indian Muslims in united India. • During September 1939 world war II had initiated and the political condition in India dramatically changed.
- 3. Introduction During the 27th annual session of all India Muslim League held in Lahore the Muslim leaders decided to pass a resolution in favor of a separate Muslim state. on 21st March 1940 working committee of All India Muslim League appointed a Drafting committee to prepare a draft of resolution. on 22nd March 1940 Drafting committee prepared a draft and submitted it to the working committee for consideration. on 23rd March 1940 Maulvi Fazlul Haq moved the resolution, it was supported by Zafar Ali Khan, Saradar Aurengzeb, Sir Abdullah Haroon, Qazi Isa, Abdul Hamid Khan, Maulana Abdul Hameed Bayouni, Begum M. Ali Johar……….etc on 24th March it was adopted by Muslim League.
- 5. Important personalities A.K Fazlul Haq Chaudhary Khaliquzaman
- 6. GOALS Geographically contiguous units be demarcated into regions where Muslims are in numerical majority. Adequate, effective and mandatory safeguards should be provided for minorities.
- 7. Quaids Presidential Address Muslims are a separate nation because of their language, culture, history, customs………. Etc British India is not a country but is a sub-continent of different racial and ethnic groups. Demand for Pakistan is not unhistorical.
- 8. Importance of Pakistan resolution Muslims of India set their National objective. All important personalities attended this Session. Muslims had adopted a clear agenda regarding their struggle. It was unanimously adopted.