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1944

  • National Conference issues radical manifesto called "new Kashmir" contemplating drastic social and economic measures. At the same time - as against Muslim Conference position of non-cooperation with Maharaja's government, agrees to inclusion of one nominee of National Conference in Maharaja's cabinet.
  • Quaid-e-Azam visits Kashmir on joint invitation of Muslim Conference and National Conference. Attempts to bring about reconciliation. Advises maintaining single Muslim representative organisation which, on basis of full safeguards for rights of non-Muslim minorities, should arrive at honourable settlement with their representative organisations regarding campaign for responsible government. Abdullah rejects advice publicly and criticises Quaid-e-Azam.
  • June 17: Quaid-e-Azam addresses largest ever public meeting in Srinagar at Muslim Conference convention. Maharaja declines to meet Quaid-e-Azam.

 

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