Tiêu đề Pakistan Study Question No 12 write a note on the 14 points of Quaid e Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah ..pdf ✅

2. Background: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a great leader who played a key role in creating Pakistan. He presented the "14 Points" in 1929, outlining fair rights for Muslims in India. He wanted them to have a strong say in decision-making and protection of their culture and religion. These points were important in shaping Pakistan's foundation. 3. 14 POINTS OF QUAID-E-AZAM: Here are the 14 points presented by Quaid-e- Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah in 1929 in response to the Nehru Report. • Federal System: The form of the future constitution should be federal with the residuary powers resting in the provinces. • Provincial Autonomy: A uniform measure of autonomy shall be granted to all provinces. • Representation of Minorities: All legislatures in the country and other elected bodies shall be constituted on the definite principle of adequate and effective representation of minorities in every province without reducing the majority in any province to minority or even equality. • Number of Muslim Representatives: In the Central Legislature, Muslim representation shall not be less than one-third. • Separate Electorates: In the future constitution, the representation of communal groups shall be by means of separate electorates as at present, provided that it shall be open to any community, at any time, to abandon its separate electorate in favor of joint electorates. • Muslim Majority Provinces: Any territorial redistribution that might at any time be necessary shall not in any way affect the Muslim majority in the Punjab, Bengal and the North-West Frontier Province. • Religious Liberty:
Full religious liberty i.e. liberty of belief, worship, association, education shall be guaranteed to all communities. • Three-Fourth Representation: In the Central Legislature, the representation of the Muslims from the Punjab, Bengal and the North- West Frontier Province shall be in the ratio of three-fourths to one- fourth respectively. • Separation of Sind: Sind should be separated from the Bombay Presidency and constituted into a separate province. • Introduction of Reforms in N.W.F.P and Baluchistan: The North-West Frontier Province and Baluchistan should be given full responsible government. • Government Services: In the services of the State, special care should be taken to ensure that no discrimination is made against any community. • Protection of Muslim's Culture and Language: The safeguards for the protection of Muslim culture and language should be embodied in the constitution. • One-Third Muslim Ministers: In the Central and Provincial Governments, adequate representation should be given to Muslims in all services, including the ministerial services. • Constitution: A constitution should be framed in accordance with these basic principles, and should be adopted by a Constituent Assembly, elected on the basis of adult franchise or other suitable franchise. 4. SIGNIFICANCE: The 14 Points were not accepted by the British government, but they did have a significant impact on the course of the independence movement. The 14 Points are still considered to be an
important document in the history of Pakistan. They represent the first formal articulation of the demand for a separate Muslim homeland in India. 5. CONCLUSION: To conclude, the 14 Points were a landmark in the history of the Indian independence movement. They represented the first formal articulation of the demand for a separate Muslim homeland in India. The points were also significant because they marked a turning point in Jinnah's political career. He had previously been a staunch supporter of Hindu-Muslim unity, but the 14 Points showed that he was now willing to take a more assertive stance on behalf of the Muslim community. Regards: Wajeeh Ahsan Alvi (M.A, LLB, DTL) Contact No: 0313-4384159