Chapter 196 India on the Steel Wire

When it comes to women's rights, Persick-Lawrence obviously speaks more, unlike when he mentions Indian affairs, because he really understands women's rights.

Of course, Alan Wilson has not forgotten the two ministers, the Minister of Commerce Stave Cripps and the Secretary of the Navy Alexander, for example, the Minister of Commerce Stave Cripps has long had a very deep relationship with the aristocratic circle in London well-connected.

The Secretary of the Navy, Alexander, was more concerned about Indian affairs, and the questions he asked were all related to the current situation in British India. Alan Wilson did not delay any of them, and explained all the concerns of these three ministers. .

Of course, it is undeniable that Alan Wilson's main energy is still on Persick Lawrence, because Persick Lawrence is the Minister of Indian Affairs and the head of the civil servants in British India in name.

All three Labor politicians, with the exception of the Admiralty, Persick-Lawrence and Stafford Cripps, who have long been in the navy, have had trajectories that have little bearing on their current departments.

However, the three people came to British India, which is enough to show the importance that the Labor Party government attaches to British India.

Out of selfishness, Alan Wilson's reception work inevitably has a certain focus, and the main energy is still on the immediate superior. There is no way, who will let the expert in protecting women's rights, the current Minister of Indian Affairs, be very concerned about the new culture movement that is brewing? Useful.

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Although Persick-Lawrence is good at protecting women's rights, it doesn't mean that he can't cheat in this regard. In fact, it is not deceitful. It is precisely because of Persick Lawrence's expertise in women's rights that it is possible to achieve Alan Wilson's goal.

Because Pesik-Lawrence itself has eaten a lot of benefits of protecting women's rights, this reminds Alan Wilson of one thing, that is how the laws of the caste system emerged.

Although the caste system has existed in the subcontinent for a long time, there is no law to legalize this system. In fact, the caste system was written into the law by the British.

The British Lord Chancellor seriously believes that it is necessary to formulate a law for India that is in line with India's national conditions.

So after learning about the caste system, the whole of India was asked to investigate the castes. After the official investigation involved thousands of castes, the survey results from all over the country continued to be sent over. He felt a headache, so he directly divided the list castes.

When the caste system was first enshrined in law in England,

He also said that this was a move in line with India's national conditions. Will Indians object to it?

Of course not, because the assistants of the chief judges in British India are all high castes in India, either Brahmins or Kshatriyas. Of course, this high caste cheered for this, and even ruled out many obstacles to the promulgation of the law.

So regardless of morality or not, Persick-Lawrence will definitely support the protection of women's rights, even if it is implemented in British India, because it is in the interests of Persick-Lawrence himself.

After a long journey, the train carrying the three local ministers arrived in New Delhi. This depends on the developed railway network of British India. To be honest, the current British Indian Railway is much better than the Indian Railway. At least the current Indian Railway is still relatively new.

After arriving in New Delhi, the Governor's Office of India immediately arranged a welcome ceremony, and then announced the arrival of three local ministers in New Delhi, preparing to listen carefully to the voices of all walks of life in British India and propose solutions.

As soon as the news came out, all walks of life in British India were cheered. It seemed that from the beginning of the war to 1946, with the end of the war, all the Indians saw was good news, and London finally took seriously the voice of the Indian people.

In fact, things are not so simple. After the three ministers met with representatives of the Congress Party, Muslim League and other forces, the three of Persik-Lawrence understood that the situation in British India was indeed very complicated.

What Alan Wilson said on the train about the turbulent undercurrent in British India is definitely not lying. It is really hard to say how long the current method of diverting conflicts will confuse Indians.

One person cannot fail to be mentioned first, and that is Ali Jinnah. The current Ali Jinnah is indeed a paranoid racist, and firmly believes that peace believers must never live in the same country as Hindus.

But Ali Jinnah in his early years was a relatively staunch nationalist. This transformation of Ali Jinnah is largely related to the attitude and practice of Gandhi and the Congress Party under his leadership towards him and the Muslim League. Ali Jinnah set foot in Indian politics before Gandhi, and had great influence.

He has advocated Indian nationalism on many occasions, and advocated the unity and cooperation of Hindus and Muslims. Although he was born as a peace believer, he joined the Congress Party in his early years and served as the secretary of the party chairman Naoroji, drafting speeches for him.

In his speech, he called on the people of India, regardless of creed and class, to unite. True unity of the two religions is necessary for the emancipation of all Indians.

Without this unity, all efforts for liberation will be in vain. During World War I, Ali Jinnah had been working on the unity of the two religions.

Ali Jinnah's Muslim League was originally only one of the larger political groups of the Peace Church, and its strength was relatively limited.

However, with the subsequent transformation of the Congress Party, the Muslim League and the Congress Party began to part ways. Gandhi is a standard image of Hindus. Gandhi's abstinence, non-killing, hunger strike, and non-violent behavior can all be seen. The influence of traditional Hinduism.

The use of religious symbols and ceremonies, while energizing traditional Hindu masses in freedom movements, did not command the sympathy of peaceful believers.

Under the leadership of Gandhi, the Congress Party showed itself more and more as a Hindu. For this reason, Gandhi proposed that Ali Jinnah withdraw from the Congress Party. This had a huge impact on Ali Jinnah’s perception of the unity of the two religions. .

After the elections in British India in 1937, Ali Jinnah proposed to form a coalition government, but the National Congress Party, which won because of the superiority of Hindus, rejected Ali Jinnah's proposal.

The Congress Party rejected Ali Jinnah again and again, and finally made this leader of the Peace Church who entered the political arena earlier than Gandhi, and began to only care about the feelings of the Peace Church. The Muslim League under the leadership quickly integrated with all the Peace Church. It became the second national political party in British India.

And when Ali Jinnah had a leader like Chandra Bose in the Congress Party, when he voted for the Axis powers. Firmly supporting the Governor-General of British India and expanding his influence, he has become a unique spokesperson in the eyes of the Peace Christians.

During their meetings with the Muslim League and the National Congress, the cabinet delegation deeply realized that the two religions are almost incompatible, but both are pursuing the independence of British India.

What the Muslim League pursues is to establish an independent country, while what the Congress Party pursues is to receive all the heritage of British India.

This surprised the three ministers of the cabinet mission. In terms of attitude, the Muslim League is a bit tougher, but in terms of ambition, it is obvious that the National Congress Party is better.

After meeting with both political parties, the three of Persick-Lawrence realized that Alan Wilson was right. The current conflict has not yet broken out, and it will actually happen sooner or later.

"Except for the astonishing agreement between the two parties on the issue of independence, there is no agreement in other aspects. In the eyes of the Mumeng League, the Chinese major parties are all jerks. Of course, in the eyes of the National Congress Party, the Mumeng League is also the same." Speaking of this, Business Secretary Staff Cripps lamented, "The least divisive was the Kolkata industrial estate plan, which was supported by the Congress Party and which the Muslim League would not comment on."

"It can now be concluded that the reports of British India have always been accurate. We have to praise the work of British Indian civil servants. It is simply dancing on the edge of a cliff." Persick Lawrence directed at the Secretary of the Navy Albert Alexander , "Alexander, what do you think of this matter? We must admit that we did underestimate the internal contradictions in British India just a few days before we arrived in India. It can now be seen that most of the Congress supports the independence of British India. Members of parliament who belong to the integrity of India are still too optimistic."

"It's not just optimistic. Judging by the attitude of the Muslim League, they are almost ready for civil war." Alexander shook his head and smiled wryly, "Why don't you call the person in charge of the Governor's Mansion to ask about it?"

Not long after, Alan Wilson pushed the door open, then bent slightly to let Sir Barron in, then closed the door and stood behind Sir Barron.

Listen to how the chief of the civil service in British India deals with these three cabinet ministers. I yawned from time to time!

"Alan, you don't seem to be resting well?" Persick Lawrence saw Alan Wilson's abnormality and asked.

"Yesterday I was thinking about how to protect the rights and interests of Indian women, and I slept a little late." Alan Wilson politely answered the question from the Minister of British Indian Affairs.

In fact, Alan Wilson was indeed working, but he was the busiest thing yesterday. It is a reasonable conjecture about the nuclear war in ancient India to prove the superiority of ancient Indian civilization.

Of course, this is not suitable for this occasion, to report to the three ministers of the cabinet mission, otherwise it is likely to be regarded as crazy.

When it comes to drafting a draft on women's protection in India, it is obvious that there is too much to say. And it can also be recognized by Persick Lawrence.

"Protecting women's rights is of course important. If there is anything you don't understand, you can ask me." Persick Lawrence looked like I was an expert. sentence.

"The relationship between the Muslim League and the National Congress seems to be incompatible with each other, isn't it?"

"As the ministers have seen, this is the case at present." Sir Baron said indifferently, "unless a miracle happens."