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In continuation of blog series under title " A Brief History: Foundation Of Pakistan", Part Seven is presented and dedicated to my Indian friend who wanted me to write it.

The Congress, before forming its ministries, put a condition on government to give an assurance that the governors would not use their special powers of interference granted by the Constitution for the protection of minorities. In this connection, they issued a statement stating that they would special powers in the case of utmost urgency. Though the congress ministries lasted for twenty seven months, they laid down the example of atrocities and oppression.

i) The adhan and sacrifices were prohibited.
ii) The worshipers were attacked while performing prays.
iii) Pigs were put inside the mosques.
iv) Construction of mosques were banned.

Widdia Mandir Scheme

It was an attempt to erase the Muslims culture by introducing a new Educational system. The policy was aimed at converting Muslims to Hinduism it was introduced in all schools, colleges and universities.. Students were asked to pay respect and homage to Gandhi's picture everyday in assemblies. They were supposed to bow before him Ghand's picture and sing hymns in his praise. It is ironic that Dr Zakir Hussain, a congress Muslim leader was the author of his scheme.

Wardha Scheme.

This scheme was the outcome of Gandhi’s philosophy. It was based o Hindu Nationalism and on the principles of Non-violence. The main aim was to create a high respect among young minds in order to isolate young generations of the Muslims from their religion, religion and civilization. Hindi was made the official language and made compulsory in all educational centre and offices. No separate Muslims schools were provided nor any arrangements made for training for Urdu speaking teachers.

Bande Matram

It was a song written by Bengali novelist, Bankim Chatterjee this novel Anand Math. Which invoked divine assistance against the Muslims and the British and aroused the people to drive both out of India. This song, obviously distasteful to the Muslims, was made a sort of National Anthem by the Congress and was sung not only at all its meetings but also at the opening of legislative assembly sessions in the Hindu provinces. Despite Muslims protested it, it continued to be the Congress song till 1947.

Second World War broke out in September 1939. The Viceroy, Lord Linlithgow, proclaimed India's entry into it without prior consultation with the Central Assembly or the main political parties. As demanded was not accepted, the Congress Ministries in provinces in which they were in power, resigned between 27 October-15 November, 1939 and governors assumed the control of the administration. There upon Jinnah declared 22 December,1939 as a 'Day of Deliverance'.

(To be continued ......)