Question

Give any four reasons for the rejection of the Cripps Mission by the Congress and other political parties in India.

Answer 1

The Cripps Mission was rejected by the Indian Congress and other political parties for a number of reasons, including:

1. Rejection of Full Independence: Cripps's proposal of Dominion Status fell short of Congress's demand for total independence, having been rejected in 1930.
2. Potential Division: The Congress objected to the clause in the Indian federal constitution that allowed provinces to choose to opt out, as it implied partition and the potential creation of Pakistan.
3. Native States Rights: The Congress rejected the plan to give Indian native states the ability to break away from the Indian Union because it compromised the notion of a single, undivided India.
4. Denial of the War Council: The Congress's denial of its suggestion to form a War Council with Indian leaders demonstrated a lack of confidence in their abilities and reduced the Congress's influence over policy decisions.