Which politician in British India had opposed to a Pakistan that would mean "Muslim Raj here and Hindu Raj elsewhere"?

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Q: (CDS-I/2019)
Which politician in British India had opposed to a Pakistan that would mean "Muslim Raj here and Hindu Raj elsewhere"?

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History

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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Option 1: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan, also known as Bacha Khan or the Frontier Gandhi, was a prominent politician in British India who opposed the idea of partition and the creation of Pakistan. However, his opposition was not based on the concept of "Muslim Raj here and Hindu Raj elsewhere," as mentioned in the question. Instead, Ghaffar Khan believed in a united India where all religious communities lived together in peace.

Option 3: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was a prominent leader of the Indian National Congress and a strong advocate for Hindu-Muslim unity. He supported the idea of a united India and opposed the creation of Pakistan. However, he did not specifically use the phrase "Muslim Raj here and Hindu Raj elsewhere" to express his opposition.

Option 4: Rafi Ahmed Kidwai was a politician and a member of the Indian National Congress. He is known for his contributions to the Indian independence movement and efforts towards agrarian reform in post-independence India. However, he did not actively oppose the creation of Pakistan, as mentioned in the question.

The correct answer is option 2: Sikandar Hayat Khan. He was a prominent political leader in British India who expressed his opposition to a Pakistan that would result in a division based