ABSTRACT
In the begining of March, 1947, Sardar Patel pulled off a major feat in the Congress camp. He managed to persuade his companions to pass a resolution which amounted to accepting the partition of the country. The Congress wanted to attain independence through a constituent assembly set up under the Cabinet Mission Plan and was adamant that the League be compelled to sit in the assembly or be expelled from the Interim Government. In the Interim Government, the Muslim League could frequently block the moves of the Congress members. This, too, made the prospect of an early takeover of the Government of India especially attractive. The leftist wing of the Congress was willing to support these proposals and this made it difficult for the Sardar to maintain unity and discipline within the Congress assembly party. This further strengthened Patel's determination to be rid of the Muslim League so that the commercial interests could be spared from such dangers.
