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Word: communalist (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1930-1939
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Jinnah's own life has been a series of coat-turnings. He was born a Hindu, became a Moslem. He began his public life as an ardent Nationalist, later developed into a rank communalist (in favor of local elections according to religious majorities). Once a stanch supporter of the Indian National Congress party (for independence), he later became soul & body of the All-India Moslem League (for Moslems), of which he is permanent president. Tall, slim, aquiline of feature and grey of hair, an immaculate dresser, an adroit lawyer, reserved yet with plenty of charm behind the tap when...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: INDIA: Jinnah Split | 12/4/1939 | See Source »

...Communalist bullies have won the day. MacDonald has paid his reactionary supporters the price of his office. Churchill and his understudy at the India Office have realized their dream...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: INDIA: Disposed of? | 8/29/1932 | See Source »

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