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The two self-governing countries of India and Pakistan came into existence at the midnight of 15 August 1947. The British system of political control hinged on identifying groups willing to collaborate, a governing style described as "Divide and Rule". The prospect of losing this protection as independence drew closer worried at around 25% of population (Muslims), first in parts of northern India and then, after World War II, in the Muslim majority provinces of Punjab and Bengal. In 1945-46, All India Muslim League led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah won majority of Muslim votes in provincial elections. This strengthen the party's claim to speak for a substantial portion of, but never all, the subcontinent's Muslims.   The biggest problem after partition was the division of a rupees 55 crores payable as the latter's share of assets. The second was Refugee problem. India was hopelessly poor as a result of steady de-industrialization by Britain. The abject poverty and sharp