What was the purpose of Muslims observing Direct Action Day on August 16, 1946?

Direct Action Day, called by the Muslim League on August 16, 1946, aimed to assert the demand for a separate Pakistan, leading to protests and communal violence. Studying this highlights its role in escalating the independence movement, the challenges of political mobilization, and its impact on partition. For Pakistan, this offers lessons on understanding the dynamics and costs of mass movements, informing strategies for peaceful political activism to achieve national goals today.