1946 Cabinet Mission to India

The 1946 Cabinet Mission to India was a significant diplomatic initiative undertaken by the British government to address the political situation in British India following World War II. Comprising key cabinet members, including Secretary of State for India Lord Pethick-Lawrence, the mission aimed to negotiate a transfer of power to Indian leaders and secure cooperation among various political factions. The mission proposed a framework for a federal government and sought to establish a constituent assembly to draft a new constitution. However, divergent interests among Indian political parties, particularly the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League, led to disagreements and ultimately undermined the mission's objectives, setting the stage for subsequent partition and independence.