Whom did Gopal Krishna Gokhale call ‘the best ambassador of Hindu-Muslim unity’?

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Ans.(a) Mohammad Ali Jinnah

Gopal Krishna Gokhale, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, once described Mohammad Ali Jinnah as "the best ambassador of Hindu-Muslim unity."

• Jinnah was initially a strong proponent of Hindu-Muslim unity and secularism in Indian politics.
• He was actively involved in the Lucknow Pact of 1916, where the Congress and the Muslim League agreed on a common political framework.
• At this stage, Jinnah was a moderate leader, advocating for cooperation between Hindus and Muslims.
• However, over time, he shifted towards the idea of a separate Muslim state, leading to the creation of Pakistan in 1947.

• Gopal Krishna Gokhale was a mentor to Mahatma Gandhi and a liberal Congress leader.
• Jinnah, before the 1930s, was known for his secular stance and worked closely with Congress leaders.
• The Lucknow Pact (1916) was a major agreement between Congress and the Muslim League, facilitated by Jinnah.
• Jinnah later became the leader of the Muslim League and spearheaded the demand for Pakistan.
• He played a key role in the Lahore Resolution (1940), calling for a separate Muslim state.