INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Post withdrawal, the Muslim League decided to launch the “Direct Action Day” on 16 August 1946 to press the government to accept its demand for Pakistan.

Detailed explanation-2: -The “groups of provinces” were meant to accommodate the Muslim League demand. Both the Muslim League and Congress in principle accepted the Cabinet Mission’s plan. But Muslim League suspected that Congress’s acceptance was insincere.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Muslim League Council proclaimed 16th August 1946 as ‘Direct Action Day’ in order to accentuate their demand for a separate Muslim homeland after the British left the Indian subcontinent. Their main aim was to attain a different country with a Muslim majority.

Detailed explanation-4: -While the Muslim League agreed to the proposals and did not wish any changes, the Congress party did not agree to all the proposals. It was against the idea of grouping provinces on the basis of religion. It also argued for a stronger centre. Since the May plan was not accepted, a new plan was proposed in June.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Muslim league drew up a plan to achieve Pakistan and all the Muslims throughout India were asked to observe 16th August as Direct Action Day. Q. Why did the Muslim League call for ‘Direct Action Day’ on August 16th, 1946?