The Indian States delegation unanimously adopted the following
resolution in respect of the proposals of his Majesty Government.
that this chamber welcomes the announcement made in the House of Commons
on March 11th 1942, by the Prime Minister and the forthcoming visit to
India of the Lord Privy Seal and leader of the House of Commons, and expresses
a hope that it may help to unite India, to intensify further her war efforts
and to strengthen the measures for defence of the Motherland;
that this chamber has repeatedly made it clear that any scheme to be acceptable
to the States must effectively protect their rights arising from treaties,
engagements and sanads or otherwise and ensure the future existence of
sovereignty and autonomy of the States thereunder guaranteed, and leave
them complete freedom duty to discharge their obligation to the crown and
to their subjects: it therefore, notes with particular satisfaction the
reference in the announcements of the Prime Minister to the fulfillment
of the treaty obligations to the Indian States;
That this chamber authorises its representatives to carry on the discussions
and negotiations for constitutional advance of India with due regard to
successful prosecution of war and interests of the States, and subject
to the final confirmation by the Chamber and without prejudice the right
of the individual States to be consulted in respect of any proposals affecting
their treaty or other inherent rights.
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