Consider the following statements about the Nehru-Liaquat Pact. 1. Ma...
Nationalists believed that the refugee problem could only be solved through a transfer of population and acquisition of certain territories from Pakistan rehabilitate the people who came into India.
Consider the following statements about the Nehru-Liaquat Pact. 1. Ma...
The Nehru-Liaquat Pact was a bilateral agreement signed between India and Pakistan in 1950 to address the issue of minority rights and refugee rehabilitation. The following statements about the pact and its reception by Hindu nationalists are accurate:
1. Many Hindu Nationalists criticized it: Hindu nationalists believed that the pact was a concession to Pakistan and that it did not adequately address the concerns of Hindu refugees who had fled from Pakistan to India after Partition. They also criticized Nehru for agreeing to the pact without consulting the opposition parties.
2. Hindu Nationalists believed that the refugee problem could not be solved through a transfer of population: Hindu nationalists argued that the transfer of population was not a solution as it would create more refugees and lead to further communal tensions. They believed that the best solution was to ensure the safety and security of minorities in both countries.
3. Hindu Nationalists believed that this problem could be solved through the acquisition of certain territories from Pakistan: Some Hindu nationalists believed that the refugee problem could be solved by acquiring certain territories from Pakistan where Hindus could settle. This idea was rejected by the Indian government as it would have led to further conflict between the two countries.
In summary, while the Nehru-Liaquat Pact was an attempt to address the issue of minority rights and refugee rehabilitation, it was criticized by some Hindu nationalists who believed that it did not go far enough in addressing the concerns of Hindu refugees. They believed that the best solution was to ensure the safety and security of minorities in both countries and rejected proposals for the transfer of population or acquisition of territories.