Governments that block the aspirations of their people, that steal or are corrupt, that oppress and torture or that deny freedom of expression and human rights should bear in mind that they will find it increasingly hard to escape the judgement of their own people, or where warranted, the reach of international law.
William Hague
Question
What if Britain chose not to divide the country?
Partition
•1947 the British end their involvement in India
•Decided to divide the country
•India for the Sikhs and Hindus
•Pakistan (east and west) for the Muslims
•Jinnah was to administar Pakistan
•Nehru the first Prime Minister of India
•500,000 people killed during mass movement of populations
•Decided to divide the country
•India for the Sikhs and Hindus
•Pakistan (east and west) for the Muslims
•Jinnah was to administar Pakistan
•Nehru the first Prime Minister of India
•500,000 people killed during mass movement of populations
Summary
The British end their involvement in India and decide to divide the country into India for Sikhs and Hindus and Pakistan for Muslims in 1947. Jinnah administered Pakistan and later becomes leader. Nehru became the first Prime Minister of India. 500 000 people killed during the mass movement.