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5 Fatima Jinnah, Sana Fatima Fatima Jinnah’s Political Journey and her Controversial Death Sana Fatima* Abstract The basic aim to write this article is to explore the political journey of Fatima Jinnah, especially after the partition. This paper answers many questions such as what was the political scenario after partition; why did Fatima Jinnah react against Ayub’s Martial Law, why did she decide to participate in active politics again, what kept her away from practical politics? What led to her mysterious death? This article explains all above-mentioned questions and provides a comprehensive description of her struggle to protect Quaid-i- Azam’s Pakistan. Although, she was a social activist yet very few know about other aspects of her personality as being a resolute icon of post-partition era. Throughout her political journey, she gave a sense of personal identification and realization to the women of Pakistan. She was one of the pioneers of democracy and had good understanding of her own culture and values. She had a vision and wisdom of her own which blossomed after the demise of Quaid-i-Azam. It has always been a dilemma for Pakistan that her heroes’ death becomes a controversy. Many rumours persist that Fatima Jinnah was also murdered, but it has not been confirmed. Introduction Being an important figure among the top leaders of Pakistan Movement, Fatima Jinnah was quite popular as she was an ardent supporter of her brother, Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad 114 Pakistan Journal of History and Culture, Vol.XXXV, No.2 (2014) Ali Jinnah. She was a devoted freedom fighter. After the partition, she appeared as a great social worker especially her contribution in the social development sector is quite laudable. This has largely been overshadowed by her political role despite the fact that she made a great contribution towards women’s awakening and urging them to participate in national affairs to fight for their rights. Fatima Jinnah learned a lot under the guidance of Quaid-i-Azam and she polished and groomed herself very well. The aim of Quaid-i-Azam and Fatima Jinnah was the same. Quaid-i-Azam used to consult her in serious matters. Fatima Jinnah started her political career not as a profession but as the aim of her life to serve the nation. She also joined Quaid-i-Azam in political meetings. In 1937, first time, she attended All India Muslim League’s meeting at Lucknow with Quaid-i-Azam. 1 After the death of Jinnah , conflicts and disputes erupted amongst members of the Pakistan Muslim League. When Fatima Jinnah visited Lahore in April 1949, the situation of Punjab became very critical and ultimately it led to its downfall. Muslim League divided into two groups and leaders of both groups fought for the leadership. Finally, Prime Minister Liaqat Ali Khan called both leaders in Karachi 2 and tried to reunite them but failed. Resultantly, one group headed by Nawab Mamdot and the other was led by Mumtaz Doltana. 3 At that time, prime minister supported Mumtaz Doltana and pressurized Nawab Mamdot to resign. In 1950, Nawab Mamdot organized a new Muslim League under the name of ‘Jinnah Muslim League’. 4 Consequently, the ‘Governor Rule’ was imposed in Punjab. This made Fatima Jinnah perturbed and depressed. She responded 1 Agha Hussain Hamdani, Fatima Jinnah Hayat aur Khidmaat [Urdu: life and services of Fatima Jinnah] (Islamabad: National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research, 2003), 58. 2 Civil and Military Gazette, December 31, 1948. 3 Shakir Hussain Shakir, Madar-i-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah Hayat-o- Fikr [Urdu: The Mother of the Nation: Fatima Jinnah’s Life and Vision] (Lahore: Sang-e-Meel Publications, 2003), 75. 4 Shakir, Madar-i-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, 75. Fatima Jinnah‘s Political Journey 115 about it as ‘present situation and conflicts of Punjab gave me a spiritual shock’. 5 All these ordeals did not shake her resolve. Surayya Khursheed was so close to Fatima Jinnah that no other person could attain her confidence and trust. According to her, Fatima Jinnah disliked the beggary and considered it a curse among the Muslims. So how Fatima Jinnah could ignore her nation during those days when everybody trying to snatch own benefits? 6 Most of the scholars, historians, politicians and researchers argue that Fatima Jinnah’s was popular only because she was Quaid’s sister. This was, no doubt, one of the most dominating aspects of her personality. But, if her role is examined in the history of Pakistan as a politician, as a social worker, as a doctor and as a role model for Pakistani women, it can safely be concluded that she was the voice of people and demand of time. Without revolutionary ideas, talent, hard work and discerning power of judgment, a person cannot get a prominent position in the history. Fatima Jinnah was a blend of all these qualities. The political journey of Fatima Jinnah was divided into three phases. First from 1929 to 1947, second from 1948 to 1964 and third from 1965 to 1967 (till her death). The first was the most successful and glorious era of her career. 7 The second phase was started after her brother’s death as she utilized her talent and abilities to serve the nation. The third and last phase was started from the election of 1965 till her death. After the death of Quaid-i-Azam, Fatima Jinnah decided to enter into the world of politics. During 1948 to 1964, she did all possible efforts to strengthen the Muslim League. The second phase of Fatima Jinnah’s political career was held in 5 Anjum Wakeel, Gulbang-a-Hayat: Katoon-e-Pakistan Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah ki Taqarir ka Majmua [Urdu: Gulbang-a-Hayat : Collection of Fatima Jinnah’s Speeches] (Lahore: Feroz Sons Publications, 1993), 107. 6 Madar-i-Millat Pegham-e-Eid, July 18th, 1956. 7 Hamdani, Hayat aur Khidmaat, 57. 116 Pakistan Journal of History and Culture, Vol.XXXV, No.2 (2014) high esteem in the national politics. 8 Anti-democratic attacks could never stop her efforts. Political atmosphere was unfavourable for her. Whenever she felt that the government was not performing well, she raised her voice and criticised it boldly and bravely. Amid heavy political engagements, she still continued her social activities. She was not an ordinary politician; she was a dynamic political worker, who struggled day and night. She was completely dissatisfied and hopeless with both politics and politicians. Due to various conspiracies, intrigues and conflicts she never wanted to participate in this treacherous and corrupt arena of politics. 9 She was very particular to realize the youth their responsibility and potential for the development of Pakistan. Addressing the students at Dow Medical College Karachi, on October 17, 1958 she said: My young friends your nation looks at you to build a glorious future for your country. You cannot do so unless you develop a spirit of self-confidence and pride in your cultural heritage…If you stand by your convictions and ideals, show character, courage and oral strength and refused to be lured by temptations of materials gains at the cost of the moral values. 10 Madar-i-Millat’s ideas were relevant to our social, political and cultural developments. Her speeches and statements cannot be under estimated. She stood as a towering figure, feeling the pulse of the nation, articulating their innermost thoughts and yearnings, and reflecting their sense of desolation and disconsolation that had disfigured Pakistan’s political landscape during the 1960s. Her messages were loud and clear. In the words of Liaquat Merchant “She was undoubtedly a great lady with much of 8 Hamdani, Hayat aur Khidmaat, 57. 9 Agha Ashraf, Madar-i-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah, [Urdu: Fatima Jinnah: The Mother of the Nation] (Lahore: Khazina-i-Ilm-o-Adab, 2003), 51. 10 1 Hamdani, Hayat aur Khidmaat, 82. Fatima Jinnah‘s Political Journey 117 the intelligence, personality and iron will of the Quaid as well as a vision of Pakistan...” 11 Her Reaction towards Martial Law In 1956, the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan approved a constitution that ended Pakistan’s status of an independent dominion of the British Empire, to create the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Major General Iskander Mirza, the last governor general of Pakistan, simultaneously became the state’s first president. However, the new constitution was followed by political turmoil in Pakistan, which saw a succession of four prime ministers — Chaudhry Muhammad Ali, Hussain Shaheed Suhrawerdy, Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar and Sir Feroz Khan Noon — in a period of only two years. On December 21, amidst these disturbances, speaker of assembly Shahid Ali was murdered. 12 There was already a precedent that Governor General Malik Ghulam Muhammad dismissed prime ministers and ruled by decree. Many viewed Mirza as manipulating the constitution and instigating ousters of governments. The One Unit scheme amalgamating the provinces of Pakistan into two wings — West Pakistan and East Pakistan — was politically controversial and proved difficult to administer. The quick succession of prime ministers fostered the view within the military and in the public that Pakistani politicians were too weak and corrupt to govern effectively, and that the parliamentary system was flawed. 13 On October 7, President Mirza declared Martial Law in Pakistan. He abrogated the Constitution of 1956, describing it as ‘unworkable’ and full of ‘dangerous compromises.’ He dismissed Feroz Khan Noon ministry, dissolved the National Assembly and the provincial legislatures. Mirza also proceeded to outlaw all political 11 Riaz Ahmad, ed., Pakistani Scholars on Madar-i-Millat Fatima Jinnah (Islamabad: National Institute of Historical and Cultural Research, 2004), 15. 12 Ahmad, Pakistani Scholars on Madar-i-Millat.
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