In the elections of 1937, congress had the majority in 5 provinces and was able to form coalition in 4 more provinces, hence effectively ruled over 9 out 11 provinces. Muslim league failed to form govt in any province. jinnah offered Congress to form coalition with ML, Congress rejected.
Persecution of Muslims: congress rule was hated because muslims were persecuted, they faced difficulties in performing their religious obligations openly and freely. Azan was banned in some areas, and in some places pigs were pushed into Masjids just to ridicule muslims. attacks were organised against muslim worshippers in masjids. loud music was played near masjids. muslims felt they were not being allowed to practice their religion freely hence hated the congress rule.
Bande Matram: the Bande Matram was introduced as National anthem, the song was in a form of a prayer which was made to a Hindu Goddess to call her for help in the conquest against muslims and subjugation of Muslim Nation. Congress insisted that it should be sung by both hindus and Muslims in schools and assemblies, ignoring any religious sentiments. it was to be sung everyday. in this song Hindus were encouraged to expel Muslims. ML strongly condemned the Congress attitude of alienating Muslims. this made muslims hate congress rule.
Wardha Educational Scheme: this was yet another one of congress’s vicious plans to ridicule muslims. it was planned by Gandhi. Under this scheme Hindi was made sole language, religious education was removed, and teaching of music was made compulsory. it declared co-education. most importantly, each day students had to bow before a portrait of Gandhi, which deeply hurt muslims, as they cannot bow to anyone except Allah. Wardha scheme was put in place to erase from the minds of Muslim kids the glory of muslims and love of their religion and social values. the scheme also laid great stress on becoming a vegetarian and giving up on meat-eating. spinning cotton on wheel by hand was introduced.
Vidya Mandir Scheme: this was another education scheme put in place in some provinces, according to it schooles were to be setup in Mandirs, it was introduced at elementary level. in this scheme students were taught that muslim rulers were cruel and plunderers of india and that Hindu rulers are the real heroes. this scheme too offended muslims. the name of Mandir hurt muslims as mandir was a place where idols were worshipped.
Muslim League was treated with disdain: Congress made all the efforts after winning the elections to undermine ML. in areas where ML won, Congress rejected to cooperate. in Muslims Majority areas Congress agreed to muslims forming the Govt as long as they werent members of the league. to make ML look bad congress started campaign of muslim mass contact. it was not win over muslims by genuine goodwill and service, but to make them surrender to congress or else they would face disaster.