Pakistan, March 8 -- The 23rd of March cannot be overlooked when studying the subcontinent's political history. The day's importance is multifaceted. It was the day when Pakistan's political revolution gained momentum. Following its three-day general session, the Muslim League announced for the first time that "independent states" should be "autonomous and sovereign." While the word "Pakistan" was not included in the resolution voted in Lahore on March 23, 1940, it became a key aspect of the Muslim League's political campaign after 1940. For any student interested in the historical history of the Muslim League as a political party, the 23rd of March is an important day.

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