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... under the leadership of Muhammad Ali Jinnah , it had gained such power that, for the first time, it demanded the establishment of a Muslim state (Pakistan), despite the opposition of the Indian National Congress

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Muslim League was formed to

  • support among the Muslims of India approach of devotion to the British Government and to eliminate any misapprehensions that may occur as to the aim of government with regard to any of its measures.
  • To defend and progress the political rights and work for the welfare of Muslims of India and reverentially to stand for their desires and aspirations to Government.
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