1940 in India
Events in the year 1940 in India. Incumbents Emperor of India – George VI Viceroy of India – Victor Hope, 2nd Marquess of Linlithgow Events National income - 35,084 million 24 March Lahore Session of AIML where Pakistan Resolution was proposed by Bengal PM Fazlul Haq and duly passed, hence the Jinnah-Muslim League demanded a separate homeland for the Indian Muslims openly for the first time here. 8 Aug - Viceroy Lord Linlithgow's August Offer to seek support in war efforts which was rejected by the nationalist. Re-entry of Gandhiji in political scene with organisation of individual satyagraha (chose 1500 members) to speak and protest against army entry, against working in ammunition factories etc. to withdraw world war 2 support. First such satyagrahi to be arrested was Vinoba Bhave. Arrests by Govt including Netaji and Nehru. Latter was interned for 4 years for instigating peasants of UP. Law 19 November – The Central Legislative Assembly rejects the Finance Bill. 21 December – The Finance Bill is certified by the Viceroy. Drugs and Cosmetics Act Births 1 January – Asrani, actor. 6 January – Narendra Kohli, author (died 2021). 10 January - K. J. Yesudas, playback singer. 1 February – Ajmer