Shakti DubeyAIR 1 · CSE 2024 · 282 wordsTheir whole copy
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On 15th Aug 1947 colonial India was freed but more than a matter of celebration, it became one of the deadliest examples of communal riots, the subcontinent had ever seen.
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Was partition necessary?
Though the battle against the British started jointly by both Muslims & Hindus which was very well evident in Revolt of 1857
(1) It was considered as 1st war of Independence (VD Savarkar)
(2) However, British Divide & Rule policy - based on appeasement of one section & subjugation of other led to rift between Hindus & Muslims.
(3) This gave the way for two nation theory and for the first time term Pakistan was coined in 1930 (4) After the Quit India Movement & Beginning of 2nd world war - decolonisation became unavoidable (5) Thus, British decided to withdraw from Indian gradually (6) The series of offers & missions were sent by British to chart out a plan for withdrawal which included
(7) The talks broke down because the deadlock between Congress & Muslim league (8) To ensure cooperation leader from both sides tried negotiation by reaching a compromise - via Rajagopalachari formula, Desai-liagat
Pact, etc
(9) However, in the end both sides realised that it was nearly impossible for a single unified union & creation of two dominion was evident
(10) Thus prominent leaders like Rajgopalachari, Nehru were of view that - "We will let them have Pakistan, instead of having unrest for years to come"
(11) Though this was opposed by leaders like Maulana Azad, MK Gandhi, Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan, yet it materialised into reality
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Thus, the partition was seen as a necessary evil to avoid breakdown of law & order situation & ensure stability.
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