Jain Dharm Prakash 1917 Pustak 033 Ank 10 11

Author(s): Jain Dharm Prasarak Sabha
Publisher: Jain Dharm Prasarak Sabha

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io deliborate with the various representative books and indivi. duals that constitute the public opinion of India.
We take this opportunity of requesting You: Escellency and you, Sir, to kindly convey to His Majesty the king Emperor our deep and abiling sense of loyalty to the CroTo, as also our most heartfelt gratitude along with the other communities of Iudia, for the declaration that the ultimate goal of the Policy of the British Rule in India is the grant of responsible Self-Govern. ment. We trust and pray that victory will soon crown the British Arms, and tbe British Empire will emerge from ibe strugyle, stronger, more glorious, and firmly united as ever.
We beg bumbly to submit that we entirely support and ap. prove the scheme of reforms suggested by the Indian National Congress and Muslim League, as one to be carried out for the im. mediate requirements of the constitution. We are, however, confdent that any scheme of constitutional reforms, that yon devise after full and nature deliberation, will be so large and liberal as to make a substantial step forward towards meetiag the growing aspirations of the people of this land, as also to so re-shape the constitution as to assure them speedy and secure advance along modern lines.
In a couniry of varied population like ours the interest of the certain important minorities have to be safeguarded without introducing any possible discord in the unity of Izdia, The Jaia Community of India is by its faith a distinct cality, and, if important minorities are to have representation in the future electoral system, we humbly submit that the claims of the Jain Community, whose loyalty has been proved unsterving will be given & due Teight and consideration.
Praying once again that the unprecedented sted that you, Sir. 23 the Secretary of State for India, on the insitation of His Escellency the Viceroy, have taken, will prove & land-mark in the constitutional annals of this country
We beg to remain, Your Excellency's and Your
Most Obedient Servanta,