HISTORY
MUSLIM LEAGUE
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Question
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18th August 1946
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17th August 1946
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15th August 1946
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16th August 1946
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Detailed explanation-1: -The next day, Jinnah announced 16 August 1946 would be “Direct Action Day” and warned Congress, “We do not want war. If you want war we accept your offer unhesitatingly. We will either have a divided India or a destroyed India."
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -UPSC Mains Notes: Direct Action Day was declared in the year 1946 (16th August). It was a severe communal violence created by Muslim League. Lord Wavell was the viceroy of India at that time.