The Simla conference Flashcards
When was the first Simla conference
First Simla Conference – Summer 1945
Who organised the Simla conference and who attended
It was organised by Wavell and attended by Indian political leaders such as Gandhi, Nehru and Jinnah
Why did the Simla conference take place
in order to reach a constitutional settlement and finally decide on a concrete future for India.
Why was the first Simla conference unsuccessful
it was unsuccessful because congress would not accept the muslim league nominating Muslims to be on the executive council as they saw themselves as an ‘inclusive party’ that could also represent Muslims. This led Wavell to end the Simla conference as no result was going to be made.
Why is it called the Simla conference
It took place in the city of Simla
What did congress not agree on specifically
The executive council = that congress did not want +parity/equality - members between Hindus and Muslims in the council
What did Wavell want the executive council
He wanted a balanced executive council (Muslim and Hindu)
- opposed by congress
