Rajagopalachari Formula (1944 AD) - General Knowledge of Modern India

Rajagopalachari Formula (1944 AD) - General Knowledge of Modern India

The Rajagopalachari formula was introduced with the aim of resolving the differences arising out of the divergent views of the Muslim League and the Indian National Congress regarding the two-nation theory and India's independence from the British. C. Rajagopalachari, who was an important Congress leader, devised a formula to resolve the political deadlock between the Muslim League and the Congress. This formula, supported by Mahatma Gandhi, was in fact a tacit acceptance of the League's demand for Pakistan.

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Rajagopalachari Formula

• Muslim League should support Congress's demand for independence
• The League should assist the Congress in the formation of a provisional government at the Centre.
• A commission will be set up after the end of the war to identify districts where Muslims have a clear majority and in these areas (including non-Muslims), to find out whether they want a separate sovereign state  Elections will be held on the basis of adult franchise.
• All parties will be allowed to express their opinion and views regarding the division before the election or voting.
• If the proposal for partition is approved, then a joint agreement will be made on subjects like defence, commerce and communication.
• All the conditions given above will apply only when England transfers the entire power to India.