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Communal Holocaust and the Interim Government

From August 16, 1946, the Indian scene was rapidly transformed. There were communal riots on an unprecedented scale, which left around several thousands dead.

The worst-hit areas were Calcutta, Bombay, Noakhali, Bihar and Garhmukteshwar (United Provinces).

 

Changed Government PrioritiesInterim Government14 Ministers of Interim Government (September 2, 1946–August 15, 1947)14. Jogendra Nath Mandal (Muslim League): Law