Question

Write a note on Direct Action Day call by Muslims.

Answer 1

1. Differences arose between congress and the Muslim league.
2. When the congress nominated a Muslim member the league argued it was to be the sole representative of the Muslim and withdrew its approval.
3. Jinnah declared 16th August 1946 as the “Direct Action Day”.
4. Hartals and demonstrations took place which soon turned into a Hindu-Muslim conflict.
5. It spread to other districts of Bengal. The worst affected district was Noakhali.
6. Gandhi left for the worst affected regions bringing the communal violence under control and spread the message of peace and non-violence.