On February 20, 1947, who announced that the power would be transferred to the Indians by June 1948?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is Clement Attlee.

Key Points

Clement Attlee, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, announced on 20 February 1947 that:
- The British Government would grant full self-government to British India by 30 June 1948 at the latest.
He also announced the appointment of Lord Mountbatten as Viceroy in place of Lord Wavell.

Important Points

Lord Mountbatten's immediate task was to restore peace among the two warring sections and keep India united if possible.
He tried to resolve the political deadlock of our country.
He made an important announcement on June 3, 1947.
This announcement was known Mountbatten plan or June 3rd plan. According to this plan:-
- India had to be divided into two independent Countries namely Indian Union and Pakistan Union.
- The Princely States were given the option to join either of the two new nations or to remain independent.
- Both Congress and the Muslim League accepted this plan.

Additional Information

Jawaharlal Nehru
- Jawaharlal Nehru was a freedom fighter who became the first prime minister of independent India.
- Nehru was a principal leader of the Indian nationalist movement in the 1930s and 1940s.
- Upon India's independence in 1947, he served as the country's prime minister for 17 years.
- Nehru promoted parliamentary democracy, secularism, and science and technology during the 1950s.
Lord Wavell
- In October 1944, Lord Wavell was appointed Viceroy of India.
- He attempted to break the existing deadlock in India, hence the name "The Breakdown Plan."
- He went to England for consultations and later proposed the Wavell Plan to end the deadlock in India on June 14th.
- He was succeeded by Lord Mount Batten.
Lord Mountbatten
- In March 1947, Mountbatten was appointed Viceroy of India.
- He oversaw the Partition of British India into India and Pakistan.
- He then served as the first Governor-General of India until June 1948.