The british ruled india for more than 200 years. When india got independence in 1947, india was divided along with independence and a new nation pakistan was born. After this historic event, there was an atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm in the streets of Pakistan. Let us know what slogans were raised in pakistan after partition.
People excited by the creation of Pakistan
Exactly one day before india, i.e. on 14th august, Independence Day is celebrated there. people came out on the streets and slogans were resonating for the creation of a new country. This day was a symbol of the establishment of an independent Muslim nation under the leadership of the Muslim League, which was dreamt of by Mohammad ali Jinnah and his supporters. In pakistan, especially in the cities of Karachi, Lahore, supporters of the Muslim League and common people celebrated on the streets.
Jinnah took the oath of governor General
On 14 august 1947, independence celebrations were held in Karachi, which was the first capital of the newly formed Pakistan. Mohammad ali Jinnah took oath as the country's first Governor-General and slogans like 'Pakistan Zindabad' resounded in official ceremonies. people took to the streets, waved flags and special prayers and meetings were held in mosques and public places. On the call of Mohammad ali Jinnah, people also raised slogans of islam Zindabad!, Muslim League Zindabad, 'Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad!', which reflected the people's reverence and respect for Mohammad ali Jinnah.
What did Jinnah say in the speech?
Mohammad ali Jinnah spoke about the future of pakistan and its policies in his first speech to the Constituent assembly of pakistan in Karachi on 11 august 1947. He said that all citizens in pakistan will have equal rights irrespective of their religion. He said that you are free to follow your religion. You can go to your temples, you are free to go to mosques and to any place of worship in pakistan, pakistan has nothing to do with your religion, caste or race. He also said that after some days in pakistan you will see that Muslims will not be Muslims and Hindus will not be Hindus, everyone will be citizens of one country.
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