Which party announced "Direct Action Day" in British India? |
Indian National Congress Swaraj Party Muslim League Hindu Mahasabha |
Muslim League |
After withdrawing its support to the Cabinet Mission plan, the Muslim League decided on “Direct Action” for winning its Pakistan demand. It announced 16 August 1946 as “Direct Action Day”. On this day, riots broke out in Calcutta, lasting several days and leaving several thousand people dead. By March 1947 violence spread to many parts of northern India. |