Hussain Haqqani, who was the Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States of America, wrote-
'Jinnah kept his promise of friendly relations between the two independent colonies that emerged from British-India till his death. He had no idea of the violence that took place during partition which was instigated by the rhetoric of All India Muslim League, Hindu Mahasabha and Akali Dal.
…….. Instead of making Pakistan a religious nation, secularism was considered suitable for this. …….. Jinnah was also keen that India and Pakistan should not continue fighting against each other.
...... Out of 450 members, only 300 members attended the meeting. In this meeting a member wanted to know whether Jinnah would again like to take the leadership of the Muslims of India in his hands. Jinnah replied immediately- 'If the Council takes such a decision, I will immediately return to India to lead the Indian Muslims and share their difficulties.
…… There must be a Muslim League in India. If you are considering ending the league you can do so; But I think it would be a big mistake. I know there is some effort going on there (in India). Maulana Abul Kalam Azad and others are trying to destroy the identity of Muslims in India. Don't let this happen. Don't do that.'
Even after Jinnah went to Pakistan, the Indian government did not acquire Jinnah's bungalow on Mount Pleasant Road in Bombay. In this regard, very awkward questions were asked to Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru inside and outside the Constituent Assembly. Eventually Nehru told Sriprakash, India's first High Commissioner to Pakistan, over the telephone that his government's position regarding Jinnah's bungalow was becoming very hesitant.
So they should meet Jinnah, find out their desire about it and also know how much rent they would like for that bungalow? When Sriprakash asked Jinnah this, he was stunned. Then he said in an almost indistinct voice- 'Shriprakash, tell Jawaharlal, he should not break my heart, maybe you do not know how much I love Bombay. I still intend to return to Bombay and stay in the same bungalow.'
Sriprakash had taken training in advocacy with Jinnah and had affection for him. It was at Jinnah's behest that Nehru appointed him as the first High Commissioner of India to Pakistan. There was a conflict of division going on somewhere deep in Jinnah's mind. The appearance that Pakistan had begun to take unwillingly was becoming a cause of serious concern for them.
Take in the memory of Jinnah's last days. Colonel Dr. Ilahibaksh has written that in a state of deep sadness, Jinnah told him, Dr. Pakistan is the biggest mistake of my life.