Can this happen
anywhere, except in a HINDU NATION - BHARAT? That the distress of Mahatma
Gandhi on the wake of partition of Indian continent may still be heard from a
distant voice calling to the people to unite and the unity in diversities may
provide India's survival as a nation before partition which depends on a wider
vision of unity based on inter-dependence based on the sub continents and
secularism and social justice. Let us try to hear again how distressed Mahatma
ji was at the turn of events on the wake of partition: " So far it was my
desire to live upto the age of one hundred and twenty five years, but now I
have no such desire. The objective before me was not just to attain freedom,
but also to remove all the social ills in the society which had pestered during
the 200 years of the British Rule. They have practically divested us of our
traditions of tolerance and harmony and instead fomented hatred and discord
through their communal policies . I had thought that we could change the entire
system and the people of this country and would live together as brothers in
love, harmony and peace, so that coming generations may be blessed with all of
that , which we have been deprived of. Therefore in addition to the freedom of
my country , the primary objective of my life was maintenance of cordial
relations between Hindus and Muslims since I could not attain my objective ,
this freedom has become tainted .Today when I see Hindus and Muslims separated
with more or less permanent gulf , I feel politically and spiritually defeated
. I have no desire to live any longer …….when I cannot remove this mutual
hatred and ill will between Hindus and Muslims , and cannot create feeling of
love peace and harmony in name of God and religion , you tell whether there is
any point in my living any more ? I would prefer death to this kind of
life." That "Partition of India" was purely a political game
fought with a mark of religious fundamentalism the speech of Quaid Azam Zinnah
on 11-08- 1947 who vehemently advocated the two nation theory was enunciated
the Government of Pakistan policy has also realised the folly committed in
accepting partition on communal lines in these words: i. "If you change
your past and work together in spirit that every one of you , no matter what community
he belongs to, no matter what his colour , caste or creed , is first , second
and last , a citizen of this state with equal rights, privileges and obligation
there will be no end to the progress you will make. I cannot emphasise it too
much ; we should begin to work in that spirit , and in course of time , all
these angularities , of the majority and minority communities, the Hindu
community and the Muslim community , because even as regards Muslims, you have
Pathans, Punjabis, Shias , Sunnis, and so on and among the Hindus you have
Brahmins , Vaishnavas, Khatris also Bengalis Madrasi's and so on , will vanish.
You may go to your temples, Mosques or any religion or caste or creed, that has
nothing to do with the business of the state …….We are starting with the
fundamental principle that we all citizens and equal citizens of one
State…." That Let us examine the factors responsible for the partition of
India , certain extra-ordinary emotional circumstances in the event of quick
succession rushed through a very disparate speed which caught in the whirl wind
having a sort of commutative effect on our national life. The operation of the
system of working of two political parties that is Indian congress and Muslim
league and lack of collective wisdom in the leaders of both the political party
had ultimately resulted into the partition of Indian continent . Gandihiji
observed after the partition ,when the congress leaders had virtually buried
him a life , Gandhiji gave the said spirited reply:- " I cling to the hope
that I am not yet buried alive. The hope rests on the belief that massed have
not lost faith in my ideals . When it is proved that they have, they will be
lost and I can then be said to have been buried alive. But as long as my faith
burns bright, as I hope it will even if stands alone , I shall alive in the
grave, and what is more , speaking from it. The life is worthless which ignores
or disregards moral values." That with the demand for local self
government the tempo of national movement gain movement gain momentum , thus
the government of India act 1909 Known as Morely Minto Act was passed by the
parliament of England. Then came the first world war 1914 in which the people
of India forgetting all differences , co-operated in anticipation of self
government and Home rule after the war . This was done on the basis of
pronouncement in parliament on 20th August 1917 regarding assurance as per
policy of British government for granting responsible government by providing
for the increasing association of Indians cocuy branch of Indian administration
and for gradual development of self governing institution with a vision to
progressive realisation of responsible government in India as an integral part
of British empire and there after quit of India. Act 1919 was passed by the
parliament. That the governor general issue ordinance which were to have the
free of law for six months. The Indian people had expected much more and men
co-operation , civil discipline disobedience movements and terrorist activities
started . Inspired communal riots insisted the necessity to send statutory
commission popularity knew as Simon commission for England in 1927 to study the
problems which was boycotted by Indian national congress. The commission
submitted its report vehemently condemning diarchy which was discussed at round
Table conference led to the government of India Act !935. Sir Stafford Cripps
made negations with the acceptance that the elected body of Indians should
frame the Indian constitution and for the purpose cabinet mission was send to
assist the viceroy in setting up the constitution and to mediate between the
congress and Muslim league. That Government of India Act 1935 has provided
separate electorate and communal representation in the central and provincial
legislature. To strengthen hands of all India Muslim league that critical stage
in 1945 , British Government had decided to hold general election both for
central legislative assembly and provincial legislature under the government of
India Act 1935. In that high pitch of communal frenzy, the result was foregone
conclusion.
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