NEW DELHI: “To-day is the fifth anniversary of our solemn declaration that was made in the open session of the All-India Muslim League at Lahore on March 23, 1940, defining once for all our national goal of Pakistan. This is our irrevocable and unalterable national demand. Muslim India will not rest content till we have fully realised, achieved and established Pakistan in the north-western and eastern zones of this sub-continent. It is as you know, a struggle of life and death for Muslim India”, said Mr. M.A. Jinnah in a Pakistan Day message.

“In Pakistan lies our deliverance, defence and honour. If we fail, we perish and there will be no sign or symptom of Muslims or Islam left in this sub-continent. This is the stupendous task that you have in front of you. Therefore, I appeal again on this our national day to organise ourselves in every department of life and rally around the banner of the All-India Muslim League.

“In our solidarity, unity and discipline lies the strength, power and sanction behind us to carry on this fight successfully. No sacrifice should be considered too great. We shall never accept any future constitution on the basis of united India…

Published in Dawn, March 23rd, 2020