Formation of interim government and 3rd june plan

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1. Formation of Interim government & 3 rd June Plan By: Saif Khalid khan Kakar Lecturer (Civics/Pol. Sci ) Pakistan Education Center

2. Introduction After the cabinet mission plan, Viceroy of India made a statement that only those political parties would be allowed to form the interim government who unconditionally accept the Cabinet mission plan as a whole. On 24th May 1946 the Congress working committee criticized the initial grouping scheme saying that it was inconsistent with the freedom promised to the provinces. On 6th June 1946 Muslim League discussed the plan and Muhammad Ali Jinnah said that the foundation and basis of Pakistan were rooted in partition of India. However the Muslim League accepted the plan because the league wanted a peaceful solution to the problem and the basis of Pakistan were inherent in the missions grouping scheme.

3. After both parties accepted the plan viceroy discussed the arrangements for the interim government with important Hindu and Muslim leaders. On 8 th June Quaid e Azam stressed on the Principal of allocation of seats according to 5:5:1:1 On 12 th June Nehru proposed a new formula for allocation of seats to the interim government which was 5:4:1:1:1:1:1:1. In response on 16 th June Viceroy issued the new formula 6:5:3 which meant that 6 seats were to be allocated to Hindu members and 5 seats were to be allocated to Muslim members and three for minorities. Congress rejected the formula and this gave Muslim league a chance to plead for invitation to form the interim government which was declined by Viceroy.

4. On 29 th June 1946 the members of cabinet mission returned to England. In response to Viceroys betrayal the Muslim league also rejected the Cabinet mission formula. On 6 th August Viceroy invited the president of congress party Mr. Nehru to form the Interim government. On 2 nd September Congress formed the interim government. On 25 th October Muslim league also joined the interim government.

5. Muslim members of Interim government Liaquat Ali Khan (Finance Minister) I.I Chundrighar (commerce/Trade) Abdul Rab Nishtar (Communication) Ghazanfar Ali Khan (Health) Jundar Nath Mandal (Legislative Affairs)

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7. 3 rd June Plan 1947 On 20 th February 1947 British prime minister made a statement that His majesty’s government was will to hand over power to responsible Indian hands up till June 1948. Lord Mountbatten was appointed as British Viceroy in India and Lord Wavell was removed. The primary responsibility of Lord Mountbatten was to effectively work out the means of transferring the power to representative Indian leaders. On 22 nd March 1947 Lord Mountbatten reached India and After consultation with his advisors prepared a plan for transfer of political power. On 2 nd May 1947 Lord Mountbatten sent the plan to Britain for approval by Parliament. on 10 th May 1947 the Plan was sent to back to India but the Congress party refused to accept the plan.

8. Upon the request of congress leadership Lord Mountbatten revised the plan and went to Britain for its approval. On 31 st May 1947 he returned to India and the final partition plan was made Public on 3 rd June 1947.

9. Salient Features India would be partitioned in to two independent states. One State shall comprise of Muslim Provinces and other shall comprise of Hindu Provinces. British Rule over India will come to an end on 14 th August 1947. Punjab and Bengal will decide their future in two different sessions. N.W.F.P and Sylhet will decide their future through referendum. Princely States will decide their future through their rulers. Sindh Assembly will decide its future through a session. Baluchistan will decide its future through members of Shahi Jirga and Quetta Municipality.

10. The central legislative assembly will be divided into two constituent assemblies which will frame constitutions for their respective country. The details of partition were finalized and implemented through a partition council. Partition council comprised of two secretaries ( i -e H.M Patel & Chaudhary Muhammad Ali) and Partition secretariat. Partition secretariat was assisted by ten expert committees: Record, Assets/liabilities, Central revenue, contracts, currency, Budget/accounts, Economic relations, Domicile, Foreign relations, Armed forces. On 4 th July Lord Atlee introduced the Indian independence bill and on 15 th July it was passed by House of Common and on 16 th July it was passed by house of Lord .