Q. The Shimla Conference marks a break down in Indian political history. Consider the following statements:

1. First time that negotiations failed not on the basic political issues but on the communal issue
2. Failure of Shimla Conference was the victory of Muslim League

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Maulana Azad writes, “The Shimla Conference marks a break down in Indian political history. This was for the first time that negotiations failed not on the basic political issues between India and Britain but on the communal issues dividing different Indian groups.” Infact, failure of Shimla Conference was the victory of Muslim League. It clearly showed that the League had veto power in Indian politics.

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