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Question
The reasons for the formation of the Muslim League were many. In this context, explain:
Any three demands made by the Muslim Deputation in 1906 to the Viceroy Lord Minto.
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Solution
The following are the three important demands made by the Muslim deputation to the Viceroy Lord Minto:
- There should be the representation of Muslims in elected bodies on the basis of their political eminence and not on the basis of their numerical strength.
- There should be separate electoral constituencies for the Muslims in the provincial council and the imperial legislative council.
- Preference should be given to members of the Muslim community while nominating members to the Viceroy’s Council.
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