Yaumepakistan or pakistan resolution day, also republic day, is a national holiday in pakistan commemorating the lahore resolution passed on 23 march 1940 and the adoption of the first constitution of pakistan during the transition of the dominion of pakistan to the islamic republic of pakistan on 23 march 1956 making pakistan the worlds. Our flexible, affordable, entirely digital readers help you focus your classroom on primary sources. Lahore resolution adopted at the general session of the muslim league. The constituent assembly 194754 the first constituent assembly came into existence under indian independence act 1947. May 12, 2008 muslims of india instead of seeking alliance with hindus one nation theory now identified themselves with a two nation theory and separate homeland for themselves. The all india muslim league resolution of march 1940, commonly known as the pakistan resolution, is undoubtedly the most important event that changed the courseof indian history and left deep marks on the world history. All the amendments proposed by minority members were rejected. It was here that the idea of pakistan, a separate homeland for the muslims of india, was first outlined.
Sep 27, 2010 the resolution was moved by liaquat ali khan, the then prime minister of the islamic republic of pakistan, and approved on march 12, 1949. Pdf communitarian response to the lahore resolution of 1940. The famous lahore resolution, later known as the pakistan resolution, was passed by the largest gathering of league delegates just one day after jinnah informed his followers that the problem of india is not of an intercommunal but manifestly of an international character. The muslim quarter of indias population became increasingly wary of the congress partys promises and restive in the wake of the collapse of the khilafat movement, which occurred after kemal ataturk announced his modernist turkish reforms in 1923 and disavowed the very title of caliph the following year. However, due to the political developments that took place in the country they realized that even the right of separate electorates would not be enough and they had to search for some ot. Punjab chapter of the muslim league to cancel the annual session likely.
Part i the muslim leagues resolution of march 1940 part ii unifying the northwest provinces is an ageold project part iii the congress itself has proposed to create linguistic provinces chapter ii a nation calling for a home what is the definition of a nation, and what nations can be found in india. In other words a resolution is one of the several forms of civilized behaviour shown by the people in a democratic set up. Next day, on 23rd march, 1940, fazlulhaq, the premier of bengal, moved the resolution which was seconded by chaudary khaliquzaman and supported by sir zafar. Partition was even by the late 1940s just one in a number of potential political outcomes. Prime minister, liaquat ali khan, had presented it in the assembly on march 7, 1949. Muslims of india instead of seeking alliance with hindus one nation theory now identified themselves with a two nation theory and separate homeland for themselves. Pakistan resolution to pakistan 1940 1947 sherwani, lafit on. Therefore any cooperation between them could not be developed. A monument called minarepakistan stands at lahore to commemorate the famous resolution. How far was the lahore resolution of 1940 a defining moment in jinnahs.
The resolution was moved by liaquat ali khan, the then prime minister of the islamic republic of pakistan, and approved on march 12, 1949. Communitarian response to the lahore resolution of 1940 in the 23 british punjab. Lahore resolution 1940 muhammad ali jinnah all india. Syed and other important leaders at the forefront of the provincial autonomy movement joined the muslim league in 1938 and presented the pakistan resolution in the sindh assembly.
Commonly known as pakistani resolution, the lahore resolution was formally adopted on march 23rd 1940 which asked for an autonomy within british india, later on this resolution call for a separate muslim state, pakistan from the declaration of this resolution, the goals of muslim league became fixed upon achieving an independent nation state. Communitarian response to the lahore resolution of 1940 in british punjab part2 article pdf available january 2012 with 1,214 reads how we measure reads. In the meeting resolution resolution lahore presented by maulvi fazalul haq, the leader of the province, province of bengal. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Creation of a separate state for muslims the lahore resolution was a formal statement, which sought the creation of a separate muslim state. Resolution was passed unanimously by participants and was named lahore resolution. Pakistan resolution to pakistan 19401947 sherwani, lafit on. Qarardadepakistan was a political resolution, or statement drafted between 22nd to 24th march 1940, by the 25member working committee of the allindia muslim league, and then formally adopted by the muslim league membership at its general. Fazlul huq, the prime minister of bengal, was a formal political statement adopted by the allindia muslim league on the occasion of its threeday general session in. Out of 75 members of the assembly, 21 voted for it. Passed in the threedays annual meeting march 2224, 1940 at minto park lahore of all india muslim league, lahore resolution led to the establishment of pakistan after seven years. Pirpur committee was established in november 1930 by the all india muslim league to prepare a detailed report regarding the atrocities of the congress ministries 19371939 formed after the elections under the 1935 government of india act in different provinces. If there is a single most important founding document of pakistan, it has to be this resolution passed at the annual session of the all india muslim league at its 1940 meeting 2224 march at minto park now called iqbal park, lahore by the way, what a wonderful idea for political parties to have annual, open, meaningful, annual sessions. In the 1937 elections, the congress party made its government in majority of seven provinces out of eleven, where the continued suppression of minority muslims led jinnah and his companions to fear that.
The whole country was taken by surprise at the most unusual demand of the. From march 22 to march 24, 1940, the all india muslim league held its annual session at minto park, lahore. The sindh assembly was the first british indian legislature to pass the resolution in favour of pakistan. Ed 404 062 rc 020 893 author panhwar, farzana title communication gap in education in sindh, pakistan. Lahore resolution 1940 pakistan resolution dost pakistan. Ahmadis and lahore resolution march 23, 1940 the indian muslim league was founded in dacca in 1906 by then high highness agha khan, but when compared to indian congress party, it was a club of nawabs and rich muslims. Using the url or doi link below will ensure access to this page indefinitely. In the 1937 elections, the congress party made its government in majority of seven provinces out of eleven, where the continued suppression of minority muslims led jinnah and his companions to fear. Indian independence and the question of partition flashcards. In 1940, muhammad ali jinnah announced his idea for the separation of hindus and muslims through the creation of the new state of pakistan and this became the lahore resolution. May 07, 2017 it means the land of paks the spiritually pure and clear.
On the first day of the session, quaidiazam muhammad ali jinnah narrated the events of the last few months. With the introduction of political reforms in india by the british, the muslims realized that they would become a permanent minority in a democratic system and it would never be possible for them to protect their fundamental rights. May 11, 2010 the lahore resolution qarardadelahore. Document resume rc 020 893 author panhwar, farzana. The objectives resolution was adopted by the constituent assembly of pakistan on march 12, 1949.
The attendants accepted the contract with great slogans. Institution sindh rural womens uplift group, hyderabad pakistan. Start studying indian independence and the question of partition. In order to protect their political, social and religious rights they first demanded for separate electorates. Jinnah and the lahore resolution 127 farooq ahmad dar jinnah and the lahore resolution. Significance of the lahore resolution 1940 in the freedom. Hence, the lahore resolution is considered as a landmark document in pakistans history.
It means the land of paks the spiritually pure and clear. The resolution was was made part of the allindia muslim leagues consitiution in 1941 and based on this in 1946, the muslim league demanded a separate nation from the british raj. The 5th anniversary of the china cultural center in pakistan cccp samosa. An interpretation of the lahore resolution pakistan dawn. Contents objectives main leaders of the muslim league annual session reasons main contents of resolution significant moments importance of lahore resolution reaction on lahore resolution conclusion. Mar 23, 2016 the all india muslim league, which was the sole representative of the muslims in the subcontinent, passed the historic resolution at its annual session held from march 22 to march 24, 1940. March 23 is observed as a national holiday in pakistan to celebrate their republic day and to commemorate the lahore resolution.
The all india muslim league, which was the sole representative of the muslims in the subcontinent, passed the historic resolution at its annual session held from march 22 to march 24, 1940. Before 73 years the muslims of pak o hind established a great assemblage for the safety of own religion and passed the resolution in 23 march 1940 at lahore minto park iqbal park. Statement on the lahore resolution, new delhi, april 1, 1940 excerpts mr. At milestone documents, we believe that engaging with historys original voices is exciting for students and liberating for instructors. Statement on the lahore resolution, new delhi, april 1, 1940 excerpts. On 21st march, 1940, the working committee of the muslim league appointed a committee to draft the famous lahore resolution. Fazlul huq, the prime minister of bengal, was a formal political statement adopted by the allindia muslim league on the occasion of its threeday general session in lahore on 2224 march 1940. With the introduction of political reforms in india by the british, the muslims realized that they would become a permanent minority in a. Lahore resolution indianpakistani history britannica.
Lahore resolution 1940 and those who made it possible. The people of pakistan celebrate the 23rd of march, every year, with great zeal and enthusiasm, to commemorate the most outstanding achievement of the muslims of south asia who passed the historic pakistan resolution on this day at lahore in 1940. On 22nd march, 1940, the committee submitted the resolution. I still hope that at any rate the better mind of the hindus will give earnest and serious consideration to our proposals as there lies the achievement of indias freedom at the earlier possible period. Resolution passed by the majliseshoora parliament in joint. An exclusive interview with shaan, the screen heartthrob of millions april 07, 2020. Publicised it should be, but factually, the lahore resolution was adopted on march 24, 1940 and not on 23 march, which was subsequently amendment as pakistan resolution on april 9, 1946. In an extempore speech he presented his own solution of the muslim. The lahore resolution, popularly described as the pakistan resolution, employs. Resolution was about establishment of separate states for muslims of india comprising of punjab, sind, nwfp and baluchistan in north west and of bengal and assam in eastern india, where they can live with peace and harmony practicing their. Selection of british governmental documents on the. The lahore resolution was written and prepared by muhammad zafarullah khan and was presented by a. Muslim league leaders after a dinner party, 1940 photo 4296.
The year 1940 dawned with no hopes of solution and ran its languid course of interviews, statements when it was roused by the publication of the lahore resolution of the muslim league in march, 1940 with its demands of pakistan. Influential sindhi activists under the supervision of g. The resolution for the establishment of a separate homeland for the muslims of british india passed in the annual session of the all india muslim league held in lahore on 2224 march 1940 is a landmark document of pakistans history. In march 1940, muslim league was having its 3 day session in lahore and in the last day this was the famous resolution that was passed by the attending members. Pakistan resolution 1940, lahore resolution, lr, quaideazam, pakistan, creation of, government of india act 1935. Lahore resolution 1940 is an important landmark in the history of indopak as it determined the path for the muslims. Background of pakistan resolution qarardad e pakistan 23. Jinnah and the lahore resolution punjab university. Qarardadepakistan,was a formal political statement adopted by the muslim league at the occasion of its threeday general session on 2224 march 1940 that called for greater muslim autonomy in british india. Other articles where lahore resolution is discussed. In 1940 mohammed ali jinnah called a general session of the all india muslim league in lahore to discuss the situation that had arisen due to the outbreak of the second world war and the government of india joining the war without taking the opinion of the indian leaders, and also to analyse the reasons that led to the. The history of formulation of the constitution of pakistan begins with the lahore resolution in 1940. The muslims felt jubilation on the passage of the lahore resolution2 on the 23rd march 1940. Visit the following link to read more about the pakistan resolution.
The lahore resolution commonly known as the pakistan resolution was a formal political statement adopted by the muslim league at the occasion of its threeday general session on 2224 march 1940 that called for greater muslim autonomy in british india. Pakistan resolution 23 march 1940 uzma zafar olevels pakistan study 2. Importance of lahore resolution importance of lahore resolution the british also realized that muslims and hindus are both seperate nation. In 1946, it formed the basis for the decision of muslim league to struggle for one state later named pakistan for the muslims. The declaration of pakistan resolution history discussion.
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