Explore the Desai-Liaqat Pact, including the background of the political deadlock, main proposal for an interim government and reserved seats, and the outcome of the negotiations between Congress and the Muslim League.
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Desai-Liaqat Pact
Background
Bhulabhai Desai, leader of the Congress Party in the Central Legislative Assembly, and Liaqat Ali Khan, deputy leader of the Muslim League in the Assembly, initiated discussions to end the political deadlock.
Main Proposal of the Desai-Liaqat Pact
Interim Government Proposal:
Formation of an interim government at the center.
An equal number of persons nominated by the Congress and the League in the central legislature.
20% reserved seats for minorities.
Outcome
No settlement could be reached between the Congress and the League based on these proposals.
The idea of parity between the Congress and the League in the central legislature had far-reaching consequences.
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