70 years ago, Britain withdrew from India, ending its colonial rule. By dividing this territory into two autonomous countries, India and Pakistan. Why is this split one of the worst tragedies of the 20th century?
before the British withdrew from SLOTXOIndia. This is a land that was once regarded as a jewel in the British colonial nations. In those days, India had a population of nearly 400 million people, most of them Hindu. With about a quarter of the population professing Islam, the British decided to divide their land by religion.
Mr Jawaharlal Nehru, who became the first Prime Minister of India. Disagreeing with the use of religion to divide the country But Muhammad Ali Jinnah, who became Pakistan's first high commissioner, insisted that Muslims must have their own nation.
Jawaharlal Nehru, the then congressional leader, came to meet with British officials.
The British insider said 'Division and independence come together' and 'One costs the other'.
Lord Mountbatten, associated with the British Royal Family was assigned to this task. He thought that he had to deal with it as quickly as possible. will be the best Thus, the national border was drawn in just five weeks.
The days when both parties gained independence were 14 and 15 August 1947.
Pakistan and India both celebrate their independence. but two days later When the border line is announced Both sides were not satisfied.
Jinnah said Pakistan's "moth-chewing" territory was divided into two wings, with India blocked by a 2,000-kilometer border.
In 1971 East Pakistan became independent. became bangladesh
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was sworn in as Pakistan's first High Commissioner.
Before India and Pakistan gained independence Clashes erupted between Hindus and Muslims, but no one expected chaos to divide the country. At least 12 million refugees have migrated from one country to another. 500,000 to 1 million people were killed and tens of thousands of women were abducted.
since the separation Relations between India and Pakistan are not yet developed. Additionally, both sides claim ownership of Kashmir. After gaining independence for a few weeks The two countries began to fight against each other. to compete for the Kashmir Valley This is a conflict that has not yet been resolved to this day. and as a result of the inequalities in the division of the country
