All India Muslim League observed Direct Action Day on

Direct Action Day was called by All India Muslim League on 16 August 1946 to demand a separate homeland for Muslims. The decision came after failure of the Cabinet Mission Plan. On this day mass gatherings strikes and demonstrations were held. It resulted in communal riots especially in Bengal. Though tragic it showed Muslim determination for independence. The movement increased pressure on the British and Congress leading to partition. Direct Action Day remains an important turning point in Pakistan movement.