The Cripps Mission of 1942, led by Sir Stafford Cripps , proposed Dominion Status for India and the formation of an elected Constituent Assembly. Although both the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League rejected the proposals, it marked a significant step towards acknowledging India's right to self-governance and laid the groundwork for future constitutional developments. The Cripps Mission of 1942 was an attempt made by the British Government to obtain complete Indian cooperation and backing for their efforts in World War II. Sir Stafford Cripps, a left-wing laborite, served as the mission ’s leader. The Cripps Mission was a failed attempt by the British government in 1942 to negotiate with Indian leaders for full cooperation in World War II in exchange for self-government after the war. The mission was led by Stafford Cripps , a Labour minister, but was rejected by the Congress and supported by the Muslim League. Approach Give a brief background and objectives of Cripps mission . Mention the main proposals of the mission . Explain the objections of Congress, Muslim League and other groups which led to failure of the mission . Introduction In March 1942, a mission headed by Stafford Cripps was sent to India with constitutional proposals to seek Indian support for the World War II. Because of the reverses suffered by Britain in South-East Asia, the Japanese threat to invade India seemed real now and ...
