Direct Action Day | Background - Demand for Pakistan - Events on Direct Action Day - Communal Violence - Police Action - Impact of Direct Action Day
Direct Action Day: Direct Action Day refers to a violent day of communal riots that took place on August 16, 1946, in the city of Calcutta (now Kolkata) in British India. The day was called for by the Muslim League, led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, as a means of demanding the creation of a separate nation for Muslims, known as Pakistan. DIRECT ACTION DAY Background: 1. Demand for Pakistan: The demand for a separate nation for Muslims, called Pakistan, had gained momentum. The Muslim League, under the leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, had been advocating for the creation of Pakistan as a separate homeland for Muslims. 2. Interim Government: The interim government formed in 1946 was marked by tensions between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League. The disagreement over the formation of the government exacerbated communal tensions. 3. Direct Action Day Call: The Muslim League observed August 16, 1946, as Direct Action Day, with the aim of pressing for the creation of Paki...