The History of the Partition of India and Pakistan: A Study of Betrayal and Insidious Agendas

After the 1935 Government of India Act, it was clear that the weakened British would exit India, but they wanted to leave on their terms, not India's. The British had always seen the division of India as a strategy to keep the country weak. They fueled separatist sentiments through their political manipulations and propaganda efforts.

Insidious Agendas and Social Media

In an age of social media, where people can access information and expose insidious agendas, the partition of India and Pakistan would never have happened. The 1940s were not characterized by such technological advancements, leaving the population vulnerable to propaganda and misinformation.

Role of Major Political Parties

The Congress, a British-founded and funded party, played a significant role in the partition. This party, with substantial funding from the British and their allies, gained maximum publicity and influence. The Hindu Mahasabha and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose faced similar scrutiny and minimal support. Netaji, through his plan to establish the Azad Hind Fauj for a political overthrow of the British through a coup, also encountered severe opposition before getting the support he desired. The British, aware of Netaji's plan, prematurely implemented the partition and granted independence to the Congress.

Evil Designs of Muslim League and Weakness in Leadership

Everyone knew the evil designs of the Muslim League, yet the butcher could not be blamed if the goat willingly walked into his lair. The partition could have been avoided if the Congress and Mahatma Gandhi had remained firm and united. Due to the Congress's policy of allying with Jinnah and the British, the Quit India Movement was labeled as a 'Split India Movement.'

British Colonial Exploitation and Miscalculations

Dr. Dhananjay Keer's official biography on Veer Savarkar highlights the weak stance of Gandhi and Rajaji, showing how they facilitated the partition. Funds meant for the independence movement were misused, and Gandhi and Rajaji went out of their way to ensure Muslims' demands for Pakistan were met. This betrayal by political allies and the miscalculation in supporting the wrong parties led to the crucial decisions that shaped the future of India and Pakistan.

The Consequences of the Partition

Image sources demonstrate the loss and devastation that the partition brought. If the support had been given to Veer Savarkar and the Hindu Mahasabha for united India (Akhand Bharat), the Congress's partition agenda would have failed. By aligning with the British and supporting the Muslim League over Netaji Bose, the country lost out on obtaining independence on its own terms and squandered the opportunity to force the British out without damage.

Understanding the historical context and the insidious nature of the British colonial rule helps us comprehend the complexity and consequences of the partition. It serves as a reminder of the importance of leadership, unity, and the preservation of one's sovereignty in the face of foreign influence.

Note: This article is intended to provide a historical perspective and does not represent any current political stance or support for any specific ideologies.