HPAS/Allied Mains 2022 Answer Writing Challenge Day 273: Model Answer

Question: Why did the Congress accept the partition of India? (4 marks/ 60 words)

Answer.

The Congress was for a united India. It was in March 1947 that the Congress accepted the necessary evil and voted for partitions.

• Direct Action Day brought the country to the brink of a civil war. It had resulted in large scale bloodshed and killings. Communal carnage became a more important subject than partition.
• The interim government had made them realise that cooperation was not possible with the Muslim League. It was because of the policy of obstruction on the part of the Muslim League leaders.
• The obstinate attitude of the Muslim League was also vividly exhibited in the formation of the constituent assembly.
• The negotiation was started by the British as they were in hurry to transfer power Congress feared freedom might slip from their fingers as it seemed almost within their grasp.
• Mountbatten also impressed upon the Indian leaders that it was better option to build a strong India by giving away a part to Muslims.
• The Indian Independance Act. 1947, provided for partition of India and the formation of two separate dominions, India and Pakistan.