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Title "Party Politics in Punjab: A Study of Unionist Perception about all India Muslim League, 1937-1947"

Author(s) Ammad Ashraf

Abstract This work deals with the comparative study of two major political parties of British Punjab named Muslim League and Unionist. Time period marked out for this research is from 1936-47. It covers the political spectrums under the frame of religious segments of Indian subcontinent since the beginning of 20th century until the creation of Pakistan 1947, the overall struggle for freedom and independence resulted in a deep rooted mass movement, which brought forth Muslim Leaders onto our platform to construct a unified bond in terms of their party objective. Therefore Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Sikendar Hayat signed a pact to determine the future goals of Muslim motive, 1937.Muslim League established its stronghold in Punjab with the due help and support received from Unionist Party. It would undoubtedly be stated that Muslim League could not achieve the status of sole popularity in Punjab without receiving the help and support from Unionist party. Their victory in national elections (1945) and provisional elections (1946) was the proof of a political alliance. This collaboration went into turmoid due to the internal weakening of Unionist Party. Self exile of khizar Hayat (Unionist Leader) created an opportunity for Jinnah to rise as the only Leader.

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Faculty Social Sciences

Department Pakistan Studies

Language English

Publication Date 2022-04-19

Subject Pakistan Studies

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Description It would undoubtedly be stated that Muslim League could not achieve the status of sole popularity in Punjab without receiving the help and support from Unionist party. Their victory in national elections (1945) and provisional elections (1946) was the proof of a political alliance. This collaboration went into turmoil due to the internal weakening of Unionist Party.

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