<aside> đź’ˇ Starting in 1942, the Cripps Mission was a failed attempt made by the British government. The mission was headed by a member of the War Cabinet, Stafford Cripps, who was sent to India from March 22 to April 11, 1942. As this mission was not successful, the issue of the constitution of India was postponed for some time.

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  1. The purpose of Cripps mission was to secure Indian cooperation and seek support for the British War (2nd world war).
  2. It was said that the establishment of the Indian Union and the status of domination would occur.
  3. It was suggested that India would no longer have to answer anyone regarding her relations with the Commonwealth. Also, India was allowed to participate in various international bodies and the United Nations.
  4. Once the war is over, the constituent assembly will establish an entirely new constitution.
  5. It was recorded that half of the members will be elected by the provincial assemblies; however, the other half will be nominated by the princely states.

Congress’ Objection

  1. The Cripps mission proposals provided dominion status instead of complete independence against the Lahore Congress Resolution of 1929.
  2. Representatives of the princely states would be nominated by the princes instead of elected representatives.
  3. Provinces were given the right to secede from the Indian Union against the country’s unity.
  4. There were no plans regarding the immediate transfer of powers and share in defence.
  5. Gandhi said that Cripps’ offer of Dominion Status after the war was a “post-dated cheque drawn on a failing bank.”

The Muslim League’s Objection

There were several reasons why the Muslim League rejected the Cripps Mission. These include-

  1. The Idea of a single Indian Union was highly criticised.
  2. Said no to the machinery to create a constituent assembly.

Reason for Failure of the Cripps Mission

Reason for failure of the Cripps Mission: Mission led to unprecedented disturbances throughout India. The British government was unwilling to part with power. The fear of a potential Japanese invasion of India compelled Gandhi to give the final blow to British rule in India by launching the Quit India Movement.