BOMBAY: An appeal to all Muslims in this country and — particularly to those who are not with “Jamiat-ul-Ulema, Khaksars, Ahrars and ‘Nationalist’ Muslims” — to unite and come under the banner of the Muslim League in the sacred interest of Islam was made by Mr. M.A. Jinnah, President of the All-India Muslim League addressing an Id gathering here today [Aug 29].

“…Muslim India is stunned and shocked for the moment by the gross and wicked betrayal by the British Government who had made a solemn pledge … that no transfer of power would take place unless there was an agreement of major parties and other major elements of national life of this country. That declaration laid down clearly that not only a new constitution would not be framed except by an agreement between the Hindus and Muslims. Even the machinery to draft a new constitution would not be brought into being unless there was an agreement of major elements of national life of this country. Today that solemn declaration has been torn to pieces by the British Government,” continued Mr. Jinnah. “… But I am confident that nothing is going to shake us or frighten us….”

Published in Dawn, September 1st, 2021