actions of the Constituent Assembly have provoked a storms of indignations throughout the country. Recently by far the majority of you have seriously questioned its confidence to speak for them, with result that its decisions have ceased to command that general acceptance by the people which is sin quo non of a workable and stable constitution. It has failed to inspire confidence in the country as to consolidate our people.
Growing Concern
In fact, some of its recent decisions have had quite the opposite effect. Under the circumstances, it became manifest that it no longer was in a position to function effectively. Some indication of these distressing developments began to reach me soon after I left for the United States. Since then I have watched with growing concern the progressive deterioration in the political situation in the country following a rapid decline in the prestige and authority of the Constituent Assembly. On my return I found that a situation has developed in which the Governor-General had to take the action he has taken in the larger interest of Pakistan. The destiny of the country could no longer be left to the caprices of an assembly which, instead of safeguarding the interests of Pakistan, was becoming increasingly subject to internal strain and bickering. Constitution making is important but more important by far is the security and stability of our country. These must at all times be fully assured. Constitution making by the present Constituent Assembly has resulted in developments which threatened to imperil our national unity. It was provoked personal, sectional and provincial rivalries and suspicions. *
These have to be curbed and Pakistan's interest must be put above everything else. This is what the Governor-General's action envisages. This is what my new Cabinet and I, your servant, will always have in view. In this I am fully confident of your whole hearted support. The only course open under the circumstances is to appeal again to yo who are the true custodians of Pakistan. Therefore as early as possible you will be given an opportunity to elect your new representatives. They will have a fresh mandate from you to frame a Constitution such as I trust, will advance not reverse the process of welding our people into a single, united, progressive and strong nation. -APP.
