Remembering the Lahore Resolution of 23 March 1940: A Significant Milestone in Pakistan's History
Pakistan Resolution Introduction: 23 March 1940 is an important day in the history of Pakistan. It was on this day that the All India Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution, also known as the Pakistan Resolution, which called for the creation of a separate Muslim state in the subcontinent. The resolution was a crucial milestone in the struggle for independence and paved the way for the creation of Pakistan seven years later. Background: The idea of a separate Muslim state in the subcontinent had been proposed by Muslim leaders as early as the 19th century. However, it was not until the 20th century that the demand for a separate state gained momentum. The All India Muslim League, under the leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, began to demand a separate state for Muslims in the 1930s. The Lahore Resolution: On 23 March 1940, the All India Muslim League held its annual session in Lahore. The session was attended by Muslim leaders from all over the subcontinent. The main purpose of th