In March 1942, Britain sent the Cripps Mission to India to gain Indian cooperation in World War II. Led by Sir Stafford Cripps, the mission offered dominion status after the war. However, both Congress and the Muslim League rejected the proposals, leading to its failure.

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•  Mission sent in 1942 to win Indian support for WWII
•  Led by Sir Stafford Cripps from Churchill’s cabinet
•  Offered dominion status to India after the war
•  Proposed elected Constituent Assembly for new constitution
•  Provinces allowed autonomy; option to opt out of decisions
•  Congress rejected due to no immediate self-rule or defence control
•  Muslim League rejected; demanded clear Pakistan guarantee
•  British officials also opposed plan internally
•  Outcome: mission failed; no consensus among Indian groups
•  Significance: strengthened demand for full independence