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Question
The Muslim League decided to observe the Direct Action Day on 16th August, 1946. In this context briefly discuss about its result.
Solution
The League fixed August 16,1946 as the day for observing the Direct Action Day throughout the country. There were clashes and communal riots all over the country.
Nearly 5,000 lives were lost, over 15,000 persons were injured and many became homeless. Property worth crores of rupees was destroyed. All these incidents widened the gap between the Muslim League and the Congress and even between the Hindus and the Muslims.
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