aug 15, 1940 - August offer (1940)

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- Dominion status to be the long-term objective
- Expansion of the Viceroy's executive council with a majority of Indians(UPSC 2021)
- after the war, a constituent assembly will be formed mainly of Indians for future constitution subject to fulfillment of the obligation of government regarding defense, minority rights, treaties with states, and All India Services; "1st time inherent rights of Indian to frame constitution was recognised"

- No future constitution to be adopted without the consent of minorities --> "partial veto"

- Congress rejected the proposal with Nehru said "Dominion Status is dead as a doornail"
- Muslim league were happy with veto assurance(due to minority consent); Partition only solution

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