The Cripps Mission of 1942 failed mainly because Congress was not prepared to accept the British pro...........

Modern Indian History 1942-1947

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The Cripps Mission of 1942 failed mainly because Congress was not prepared to accept the British proposals comprising :

no (elected) representation in the Constituent Assembly of the people of princely states

Right of the Indian princely states and provinces to keep out of the Indian Union

Control of Defence in non-Indian hands

Refusal to make Viceroy as constitutional head of a national government

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Explanation:

The Congress was not willing to accept the proposal that allowed provinces to opt out of the Indian Union as it was seen as a potential step towards the disintegration of India. This particular aspect of the proposal was seen as a way to sow division and maintain British control over certain parts of India, which was unacceptable to the Congress leaders who were striving for a united and independent nation