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As a rule, Gandhi was opposed to the concept of partition as it contradicted his vision of religious unity.

Concerning the partition of India to create Pakistan, while the Indian National Congress and Gandhi called for the British to quit India, the Muslim League passed a resolution for them to divide and quit, in 1943.

Gandhi suggested an agreement which required the Congress and Muslim League to cooperate and attain independence under a provisional government, thereafter, the question of partition could be resolved by a plebiscite in the districts with a Muslim majority.

When Jinnah called for Direct Action, on 16 August 1946, Gandhi was infuriated and visited the most riot prone areas to stop the massacres, personally.

He made strong efforts to unite the Indian Hindus, Muslims and Christians and struggled for the emancipation of the " untouchables " in Hindu society.