Question

Why was Mountbatten's Plan finally accepted by the Congress?

Answer 1

The Congress accepted the Mountbatten plan due to the following reasons:

i) The Muslim League had obstructed the smooth functioning of the Interim government earlier. So, it was difficult for the Congress to accept it as an ally in the government.

ii) A smaller India with a strong Central authority was better than a bigger State with a weak Centre.

iii) Large-scale communal riots and loss of lives and property had clearly shown that much more bloodshed will occur if partition was done.

iv) Any further delay in the transfer of power could bring civil war in India as British were instigating the rulers of the native states for freedom.