explain factors responsible for partition of india during 1947
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Large scale communal riots engulfed the whole country and partition was the only solution.
The Muslim League had joined the Interim Government to obstruct the work of the Congress and not to co-operate.
The leaders considered A Small State with a strong centre is better than a Huge state with a weak Centre.
The British were instigating the rulers of Princely States to remain independent. Partition was the price for immediate independence.
Delay in transfer of power could lead to a civil war.
Partition would rid the constitution of separate electorates and other undemocratic procedures and India could truly evolve as secular and democratic polity.
5 Important Causes For The Partition Of India
1. Ever rising religious hostilities between Hindus and Muslims.
2. For the Provincial Election of 1937.
3. Failing of compromised attempts.
4. For the outbreak of Violence in Aug 1946.
5. For the decision of Mountbatten.