A Narrative of Communal Politics: Uttar Pradesh, 1937-39 (Sage Series in Modern Indian History, Vol. 2) (SAGE Series in Modern Indian History)

This book is a study of politics and ideology, leaders and strategies, and political processes in India. It looks at the first major elections held under provincial autonomy; post-election uncertainty; the role of the Muslim league; developments within the congress vis-a-vis communal politics; and the role of the UP politics. 1. The Elections Of 1937: Pathway To Communalism. Constitutional Backdrop. Muslim League Prepares For Elections. Landlords And Elections. Congress And Elections -- 2. Aftermath Of The Elections. Accepting The Ministry: Hazards For Congress. Congress-league Coalition: Myth And Reality -- 3. The Muslim League Story. Crisis. Initial Consolidation. The Making Of An Ideologue: M.a. Jinnah. Movement Unleashed. The Making Of The Quaid-i-azam -- 4. The Congress Story. Post-election Scenario: The Success-failure Dichotomy. Muslim Mass Contact Programme: Triumph Or Fiasco. Inside The Assembly. Handling The Communal Problem: Ministry And The Organization -- 5. The Third Actor: Hindu Communalism. Up To 1937: Surviving To Struggle. Salil Misra. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [345]-355) And Index. This book is a study of politics and ideology, leaders and strategies, and political processes in India. It looks at the first major elections held under provincial autonomy; post-election uncertainty; the role of the Muslim league; developments within the congress vis-à-vis communal politics; and the role of the UP politics. The process of constitutional initiatives by the British government starting with the Round Table Conferences (RTCs) finally reached its culmination in the Government of India Act, 1935 (hereafter GOI Act, 1935).