Ideologies
are a set of ideas – they are considered to be very important as they bring
segregated groups together. Furthermore, without a common ideology in a nation
it would be hard to keep things stabilized and promote harmony.
The
existence of Pakistan is a great way to show just how powerful ideologies can
be. Muhammad Ali Jinnah played a vital
role in changing the course of history – his constant struggle led to the
creation of the ideology of Pakistan.
Many
years ago Muslims of South Asia realized that they have little in common with
Hindus. The initial demand put forth was separate electorates, however, soon
they realized that the differences among them were far too vast and therefore
they changed their demand into a separate state. This desire of a 'separate state
for Muslims' was shared by the masses and is how the ideology of Pakistan came
into existence.
2 comments:
Perhaps Jinnah's demand for Pakistan was merely a bargaining chip for concessions in the center?
I too agree with Ahmad since Jinnah initially supported the idea of a secular state but when little advances were made, he shifted his stance and worked for a state in the name of religion. Jinnah successfully mended the opinion of people and made them believe that Muslims and Hindus could not live together peacefully; congress rule 1937-39 adding onto the argument. As a result, the demand appealed to the people and masses joined and worked for a separate homeland.
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