jun 3, 1947 - Mountbatten Plan

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- Bengal and Punjab assemblies to decide on partition. Both will meet in 2 different groups, Hindus and Muslims. If a simple majority of either side supports partition of them then it will be done
- Sindh to take its own decision
- Referendum to be held in NWFP and Sylhet district
- 2 Dominion to be created if partition with 2 constitutional assemblies

Congress accepted dominion status despite it being against the Lahore Congresss --> peaceful and quick transfer of power, continuity of bureaucracy and army

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