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Question
A Muslim deputation led by Aga Khan waited upon the Viceroy Lord Minto on 1st October, 1906. In this context describe the demands made by the Deputation.
Solution
The three demands made by the Muslim Deputation in 1906 to the Viceroy Lord Minto:
(i) Separate Electorates: The Muslims should be given the right of sending their representatives to the Provincial Councils and Imperial legislative council through separate communal electorates.
(ii) Separate Representation in the Municipal and University Bodies: There should be some scheme for giving adequate representation to the Muslims in Municipal and District Boards and the senates and syndicate of Indian Universities.
(iii) Greater Representation in Civil, Military and Judicial Services: There should be greater representation of the Muslims in all services civil and military. Further, there should be Muslim Judges in every High Court.
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