Not Just Nehru and Jinnah: The Complexity of Partition of India
The Partition of India in 1947 remains one of the most traumatic and contested events of the 20th century. While dominant narratives often portray it as an inevitable result of irreconcilable Hindu-Muslim differences, alternative perspectives argue that Partition was a politically orchestrated catastrophe—engineered by colonial powers and facilitated by elite actors on both sides.
This session invites participants to explore the complexity of Partition beyond the familiar binaries. By examining a spectrum of historical facts and lesser-heard voices, we seek to uncover the deeper forces—political, colonial, and ideological—that shaped this pivotal moment.
About the Speaker:
Mr. Iqbal is a retired civil servant with intellectual passion for Philosophy, History, Social Sciences and Political Economy. With years of experience in public service, he brings a keen analytical perspective to historical and contemporary socio-political issues.
This session is free and open to all. Just visit the venue to attend it.
The Black Hole
Plot 5H, Street 100, G-11/3, Islamabad.
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