Birtish Government Sent Crips Mission in March 1942. Led by Sir Stafford Crips
Why Was Crips Mission Sent
- Because of reverses faced by Britishers in World war (were loosing in South East Asia) ,
- Japan reached very nearer to India and Indian Co-operation was required to Britishers
- Pressure on Britain from Allies USA, USSR, China (In Second World War in favor to get Indian Co-operation)
- Indians were demanding : Immediate power should be transferred
Main Proposals
- Dominion Status
- After the end of war , Constituent Assembly
Different from Past Proposals
- Now Solely in India Hands
- Earlier Mainly - The making of Constitution
Why Crips Mission failed
- Various parties had objection to the proposals on different points
Congress Objection
- No Dominion status but Full Independence
- Absence of any plan for immediate transfer of powers
Muslim League
- Criticized the Idea of Single Indian Union rather were in creation of Pakistan as separate country
Mahatma Gandhiji
- Termed this scheme as a post dated cheque
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