Question

Why did Gobind Ballabh Pant consider the demand for separate electorate harmful for the minorities and for the nation? Explain.

Answer 1

1. He publicly opposed the separate electorate, stating that it was detrimental to minorities as well as the country.
2. The demand was viewed as suicidal.
3. Minorities would become vulnerable and permanently isolated as a result.
4. They would be denied any meaningful voice in the government.