Facts about the Direct Action Day
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Direct Action Day |
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When was the Direct Action Day? |
16th August 1946 |
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Who presided over Direct Action Day? |
Initiated by Muslim League and led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah |
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Purpose of Direct Action Day |
In response to the failure of the Cabinet Mission plan of 1946 to reconcile differences between the INC and Muslim League regarding a united India. The Muslim League, advocating for a separate homeland for Muslims, called for Direct Action Day. |
Direct Action Day
Direct Action Day: The Muslim League Council demanded a separate Muslim homeland after the British left the Indian subcontinent. They wanted a different country with a Muslim majority. Chosen by the Muslim League Council, on the 16th of August 1946, Direct Action Day was announced as a day of many important measures to emphasize their request for a distinct Muslim territory following the departure of the British from the Indian subcontinent. The main aim was to form a separate nation for Muslims.
The topic of Direct Action Day is part of the Contemporary Indian History section of the UPSC Exam syllabus. Contemporary Indian History is a component of the Prelims and Mains GS 1 History syllabus.
In this article, you will learn about the Direct Action Day chosen by the Muslim League on 16th August 1946, its series of events, and its consequences.
Table of Content
- What is the Direct Action Day?
- Facts about the Direct Action Day
- Direct Action Day – Sequence of Events
- Direct Action Day – Consequences and Outcome