The Urgency and Violence of the Power Transfer in India

This chapter discusses the urgency and potential consequences of the decision to transfer power in India, highlighting the negotiations, establishment of a deadline, and violent situation in the country. It explores the relationships between Indian leaders, particularly Nehru and Jinnah, and the reasons behind their deep mistrust. The chapter also examines the impact of the Second World War and the increasing violence in India, with the British troop numbers decreasing.