Explore the August Offer of 1940, including its background, proposals, and the responses from Congress and the Muslim League. Evaluate the offer's significance and impact on India's path to independence.
Expansion of the Viceroy’s Executive Council to include a majority of Indians from major political parties.
Setting up of a constituent assembly after the war, with mainly Indians deciding the constitution according to social, economic, and political conceptions, subject to fulfilment of obligations regarding defence, minority rights, treaties with States, and all-India services.
No future constitution to be adopted without the consent of minorities.
Recognition of the inherent right of Indians to frame their constitution.
Congress demand for a constituent assembly was conceded.
Explicit offer of dominion status.
In July 1941, the viceroy’s executive council was enlarged to include a majority of Indians (8 out of 12), but the British retained control over defence, finance, and home affairs.
Formation of a National Defence Council with purely advisory functions.
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