Why was the 1940 resolution presented?

Why was the 1940 resolution presented?

Explanation

This resolution asked for greater Muslim autonomy of Muslim-majority states such as Punjab, Bengal, Sindh and NWFP within British India. 

On March 23, A.K. Fazul Haq, the Chief Minister of Bengal, moved the historical Lahore Resolution

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Lahore Resolution Translation English to UrduMulana Zafar Ali Khan

Lahore Resolution Presented by A.K Fazul Haq        

Participate From Punjab (Leader): Zafar Ali Khan

Participate From Sindh (Leader): Sir Abdullah Haroon

Participate From Balochistan (Leader): Qazi Muhammad  Isa

Participate From KPK (Leader): Sardar Aurangzaib Khan

CM Banglad : A.K Fazul Haq 

United Province: Khalid Zaman