History & Civics
Why was the Cabinet Mission sent to India?
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The Cabinet Mission was sent to India in 1946 with the primary goal of discussing and facilitating the transfer of power from British rule to Indian leadership. It aimed to achieve this while preserving India's unity and independence. The mission also sought to establish a framework for a constitution-making body and an interim government.
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