The Indian States delegation
unanimously adopted the following resolution in respect of the proposals
of his Majesty Government.
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that this chamber welcomes the announcement
made in the House of Commons on March 11th 1942, by the Prime Minister
and the forthcoming visit to India of the Lord Privy Seal and leader of
the House of Commons, and expresses a hope that it may help to unite India,
to intensify further her war efforts and to strengthen the measures for
defence of the Motherland;
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that this chamber has repeatedly made
it clear that any scheme to be acceptable to the States must effectively
protect their rights arising from treaties, engagements and sanads or otherwise
and ensure the future existence of sovereignty and autonomy of the States
thereunder guaranteed, and leave them complete freedom duty to discharge
their obligation to the crown and to their subjects: it therefore, notes
with particular satisfaction the reference in the announcements of the
Prime Minister to the fulfillment of the treaty obligations to the Indian
States;
That this chamber authorises its representatives
to carry on the discussions and negotiations for constitutional advance
of India with due regard to successful prosecution of war and interests
of the States, and subject to the final confirmation by the Chamber and
without prejudice the right of the individual States to be consulted in
respect of any proposals affecting their treaty or other inherent rights. |