“I sincerely hope that they (relations between India and Pakistan) will be friendly and cordial. We have a great deal to do...and think that we can be of use to each other (and to) the world.”
- Muhammad Ali Jinnah
- Muhammad Ali Jinnah
India and Pakistan (Bangladesh)
- Division separated millions of Muslims
- State of Pakistan (east and west) formed on either side of Indian sub-continent
- East Pakistan eventually became Bangladesh
- Kashmir still disputed territory between India and Pakistan
- State of Pakistan (east and west) formed on either side of Indian sub-continent
- East Pakistan eventually became Bangladesh
- Kashmir still disputed territory between India and Pakistan
Question: If there was a fight for unity to begin with, why was the SEPARATION of muslims necessary?
Summary
This division forced millions of Muslims into the state of Pakistan. Formed on either side (both East and West) of the Indian sub-continent. East Pakistan eventually became Bangladesh. Kashmir still disputed territory between India and Pakistan.