He is Extremely Good for US.
A Conservative politician for US.
Nehru ( a Socialist for USSR).
The Fascist Republic of India: An alternate history of Independent India
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A Conservative politician for US.
Nehru ( a Socialist for USSR).
Ganga Singh is dead though, and Jinnah really doesnt have any experience in international relations
tonycat77
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USA would pressure Britain to leave India, and then try to either coup the INA with a pro-allied cabinet or try to make them go Romania on the japanese.
Either way, this puts a massive PR nightmare on the allies.
Japan will still lose, but Thailand and Indonesia kept their pro-axis leaders due to the nationalistic pressure in those countries, don't see why india can't keep it.
A nice deal will probably involve de jure post-war recognition with a neutrality agreement to vacate all foreign troops from indian soil in return for the continued service of the millions of indian soldiers in other theaters.
Either way, this puts a massive PR nightmare on the allies.
Japan will still lose, but Thailand and Indonesia kept their pro-axis leaders due to the nationalistic pressure in those countries, don't see why india can't keep it.
A nice deal will probably involve de jure post-war recognition with a neutrality agreement to vacate all foreign troops from indian soil in return for the continued service of the millions of indian soldiers in other theaters.
The New Dawn
India
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose now stood at the precipice of history. He was the man who had single-handedly liberated his homeland. He had humbled the mighty British Empire.
Bengal was where they started, and Bengal was where it would all end.
Bose now had an India in rebellion. All he needed was to fill the vacuum that had been left by the British. The British still were not gone though.
The Viceroy still held Delhi with 500 men, but other than that riots were wrecking the entire country.
Mobs as large as those in Calcutta had formed in every major Indian city. The Governors of Bombay and Madras had to be evacuated by Royal Navy battleships. The mobs only stopped their pursuit into the harbours when they were fired upon, killing a large number of them. All British civil servants were also being killed en masse across the length of the country along with their families.
There was a combination of riots and celebration about Calcutta and Bengal being liberated. The mobs were simply uncontrollable due to the lack of army personnel. The Princely States were calm with their troops being recalled to their territories.
Bose now issued a universal proclamation for all jailed Congressmen to be released from jails. The Viceroy issued orders to do no such thing and that Bose would very soon be defeated and kicked out. His orders fell on deaf ears and even the places in which they were obeyed, jails were broken open by the mobs. He had also sent two teams under Shaukat Malik to Pune and Ahmedabad to escort Gandhi and Nehru respectively to Calcutta, lest they should try to give any statement against him.
A week later on June 18th, 1944 the top Congress leadership including Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Sarojini Naidu and others gathered in Calcutta for the 54th session of the Indian National Congress. Out of the 3,000 delegates attending from all across India, Netaji alone stood for the party presidentship unopposed, and was unanimously elected as the President of the Indian National Congress with all 3,000 delegates voting in his favour, some because of their love for him and other because of their fear.
The Indian National Congress adopted the Indian Declaration of independence formally declaring India's independence from the British Empire. The 'Calcutta resolution' as it came to be known also declared that all Indians must stop the rioting and killing and return to their normal lives. It said that district congress leaders and workers should organise the administration in their local areas until the Indian government could take over.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Vinayak Savarkar, the leaders of the Muslim League and the Hindu Mahasabha, respectively were in Calcutta during its liberation and had been placed under house arrest by Bose. He had a meeting with India's two primary communalists after the declaration of independence and told them to tow the line
or else.
"Good evening, gentlemen. I trust that you have been taken care of well."
"Couldn't complain, Netaji. The hospitality was good. But we both wish to be free to go."
"Why is that, Jinnah ?"
"Well, we want to hold our own session. I don't support this declaration of yours."
"Ah yes, I am aware of that. Why are you so silent, Savarkar ? I believe you oppose our independence as well."
"You have a fine way with words, Netaji. I want independence but have no support for your declaration."
"Well, I sometimes am left wonderstruck about my own achievements, gentlemen. Who could have thought that you two would be united on an issue."
"Yes, quite hilarious indeed. When can we leave ?"
"Oh calm down Jinnah. Now see here is what the two of you are going to do. You will be issuing a statement of unanimous support for the Declaration of Independence and you will be merging both your parties with the Congress."
"Bloody ridiculous. I am not going to do that. What the hell are you saying ?"
Netaji sitting on the couch, calmly sipped his tea while sternly looking at both the men sitting across from him.
"Gentlemen, I will have both of you killed in bomb explosions in two separate cars. I will pin the blame on a few British loyalists and then invite your party leadership to come and join me in avenging both you great men."
"You wouldn't dare!"
"How do you think Aurobindo and Governor Casey died, gentlemen ? That poor British colonel did not shoot him. My man in the mob did. The man who burned Casey alive- he was my man as well. Do not think that I will think twice about having both of you swines bombed back to oblivion."
Both the men fell silent and were shocked at Bose's admission.
"You both shall issue the statements tomorrow and dissolve your parties. That will be all, gentlemen. Thank you, you may leave."
As they both stepped outside, Netaji called out to Habib. "Habib, good to see you. Call Prime Minister Tojo."
"Good morning, Hideki. How are you ?"
"Just wonderful, Subhash. I am great. What can I do for you ?"
"India is a de facto independent nation now and I have you to thank for it."
"This is the Asian Century, Subhash. No one is happier than I am."
"I am glad. Hideki, I want Japan to change its role from a military one to an advisory one in India."
"What do you mean ?"
"I mean that in another month, the Viceroy will sign the declaration of independence and depart from India. Now if I were to keep the massive Japanese army in Delhi, it would seem like one Imperial government has been replaced by another an-
"Those men took Bengal for you, Subhash"
"And I am eternally grateful to you. The resources of my nation are open to your industries, my people are open to work in them. Make no mistake, Independent India is fully committed ally of the Japanese Empire. I want Japanese advisors to build up industries in India. Our Army, our navy, our Air Force. Send your people to migrate to India. To build new lives here. It is just that my people can eventually see the visible presence of Japanese armies in India as contentious. Don't withdraw them at once but keep them posted in Bengal, in Burma and gradually deploy them elsewhere."
"That is a big demand, Subhash. I will have to consult with my cabinet. I will get back to you."
"Thank you once again, Hideki.
"Goodbye, Subhash."
Hideki knew this would happen at one point, thought Subhash. And he had not asked them to pack up completely. Only that they stay put in the East. There were going to be problems with the Japanese in the future. Perhaps not now, but definitely in the near future.
He decided to send Dr. B.R Ambedkar to the United States of America to seek recognition for the Independence of India and Liaquat Ali Khan to the Soviet Union for the same. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was sent to London to convince the British government to recognise India's independence. Sardar Vallabhai Patel was given the task of asking the princely states to send their forces to be inducted into the INA to takeover the British military infrastructure across the country
The four men were sent on their missions and Netaji along with Gandhi and Mountbatten marched towards Delhi with 2,00,000 INA soldiers(only about 90,000 men were fully trained veterans while the majority of the force were untrained recruits).
Netaji arrived in Delhi on 21st June and went straight to the Viceroy's house.
"Pleasure to meet you, Lord Linlithgow."
"A distinct displeasure, Mr. Bose."
"That's Prime Minister for you, Lord Linlithgow. Anyhow, let us dispense with the friendly banter. Here's the instrument of transfer. Sign it."
"What if I don't ? You cannot kill me."
"I most certainly won't, My Lord. I am no savage. But in the British estimation, my people certainly are, savages. All I have to do is to give them the tacit incitation to attack the Viceroy house. 500 men, is it ? They won't be lasting longer than 10 minutes. After that the mobs will rape your wife and daughters and force you to watch it. Then they'll burn your son and grandkids alive. And finally your head will be cut off and mounted beside the Union Jack on the Red Fort. Then I'll stroll in and takeover.
Netaji looked at the Viceroy and laughed.
Dear fucking god, you look terrified Victor. Relax. You have another option. Sign the Declaration of Independence, the instrument of transfer of power and I'll allow both you and Mountbatten to live safely in India until the war is over and then return to Britain."
Linlithgow angrily signed both the documents and remarked,
"Fuck you, Prime Minister Bose. I hope you and this cursed land burn in hell."
Lord Linlithgow was made to announce the British surrender on the All India Radio and BBC India. This was broadcast throughout the Japanese Empire and the German Reich as a huge propaganda victory. The broadcast was also played in the UK, USA and the USSR.
On 22nd June, 1944 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose gave his world famous speech, "Blood and Freedom" in front of an adoring crowd of a million Indians and hoisted the new Indian tricolour atop the Red Fort, and simultaneously brought down the Union Jack. India was now an independent nation.
Lord Linlithgow announcing the British surrender to Indian forces
Lord and lady Viceroy Linlithgow leaving the Viceroy house for the last time
Gandhi and Bose share a light moment during the celebration after the flag hoisting
Gandhi and Bose standing up for the Indian National Anthem at the Red Fort
Independent India's flag hoisted atop the Red Fort
London
Winston Churchill listened to Linlithgow with tears in complete disbelief. He would be known as the man who lost the Crown’s jewel. Bose now had an effective control over the entire subcontinent. The Viceroy and the Commander-in-Chief were in custody. Out of the 11 provincial governors, two had been killed, two had fled and the rest had surrendered to Bose’s armies. The treacherous princes had also withdrawn their forces. Churchill had nothing to defend it with. He had half-a-mind to flatten entire cities with his planes but that would an exercise in vanity. There were no troops to take India back. The Americans refused to send any troops to India. They said India cannot make a difference since the Indian and Pacific oceans are under allied control. China can be supplied through the Soviet Union. They wanted the British Indian troops to be used in Italy and France. Those men would anyway be useless to attack India. Those buggers would desert the moment they made it to India. Even the King had admonished him for not having the foresight to know how the situation was in India.
He was even more incensed to know that Bose had sent Nehru to negotiate with the British government. As a bloody equal, the nerve of these buggers.
Nehru arrived in Britain on 26th June and was met by Anthony Eden, the British Foreign Secretary.
“Good morning, Mr. Nehru. How are you ?”
“Fine and dandy, Mr. Eden. How are you ?”
“Well, not in a good way. Your so-called independence has left a bad taste in our government’s mouth.”
“Oh come on now, Anthony, you are winning this war. The Krauts and the Japs have another year at most.”
“We most certainly are, Jawahar, but we are not too happy with the loss of India.”
“The British government was going to grant independence after the war anyhow.”
“Perhaps, but we do not take to rebellion too kindly.”
“Be that as it may, Anthony, India is an independent nation now and Prime Minister Bose wants an equal and amiable relationship with Great Britain.”
“Prime Minister Bose. I think Prime Minister Nehru has a better ring to it. Don’t you ?”
“Divide and rule does not work any more, Anthony.”
“Let’s say that I do recognise your independence. What do I get in return ?”
“India becomes neutral in the war. We will allow our troops to serve in Europe until the end of the war.”
“Neutrality perhaps but the other thing is already underway.”
“We can always pull the rug from under you, Anthony. It happened in India only a month ago. These men won’t fight if we tell them not to.”
“Is that a threat, Jawahar ?”
“No, it is a reality.”
“I will talk to the Prime Minister but I will not promise you anything.”
“Very well, Anthony. Thank you.”
Washington D.C.
Ambedkar arrived in Washington and was met by Secretary of State Cordell Hull. The Japanese government was not told about this visit and it was made in secrecy. Ambedkar was instructed to get the United States to recognise India's independence in exchange for neutrality in the war. Ambedkar had to wait five days to get a meeting with Hull and only got the meeting when Hull's assistant told him that man calling himself 'Independent India's representative' wanted to meet him.
"Good afternoon, Secretary Hull. How are you ?"
"I am fine, Mr. Ambedkar. What can I do for you ?"
"Firstly, thank you for meeting with me with sir. I am here representing the new Independent Indian government."
"Ah, yes. I heard the Viceroy's address. I suppose I should congratulate you on independence."
"Thank you very much, Secretary Hull. I would like to get down to brass tacks now."
"Go ahead then."
"Prime Minister Bose wishes for the United States of America to recognise India as an independent country."
"Why would I want to do that ? You are fighting our ally in cahoots with our enemy."
"The enemy of my enemy is my friend. I believe your country employed the same metric when you aligned with the French to get your independence. How have we done anything different ?"
"Perhaps not. But that does not explain how an Independent India is advantageous for the United States."
"You are beating the Japanese in the Pacific but they are still the kings of a third of Asia. If you recognise our independence, we'll officially adopt neutrality in the war and allow China to be supplied through India."
"All that for only recognition ?"
"Well of course if you recognise us, it means that you seek our friendship as well. And we'll also need American dollars to rebuild our war torn nation, your advisors to train our armies."
"Let me sit on it, Ambedkar."
"Thank you, Mr. Hull."
As Ambedkar stepped out of the door he said,
"I wouldn't wait too long, Secretary Hull. Your frenemies in Moscow might make a move before you do."
Moscow
Liaquat Ali Khan's visit, unlike Ambedkar's visit, was heavily publicised. Bose wagered that the Japanese had a non-aggression pact with Soviets, so why couldn't he ? Tojo should have no objections and if he did then Bose was simply not bothered about it.
Liaquat Ali was received by the Soviet Foreign Minister, Vyacheslav Molotov at the Soviet Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Liaquat Ali."
"Likewise Mr. Molotov."
"Congratulations on the independence of your country, Mr. Khan. All of us in the Soviet Union are quite happy."
"I am glad to know that, Mr. Molotov. I am here on an important mission here, sir. Prime Minister Bose is very much impressed with how the USSR has built up its industries and its agriculture and he wishes to replicate the same in India."
"The Soviet Union would be happy to extend help but premier Stalin is concerned about PM Bose's closeness to Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany."
"That closeness was simply a need of the hour, sir. Just like the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact. We have no special attachment to Nazism or Hitler. We have achieved independence and now our objective is to maintain that independence. To that end, we would be extremely grateful to have Russia recognise our independence."
"Look, I'll be honest with you Liquat. I would recognise your country tomorrow BUT we need something in return."
"What might that be ?"
"Russia has sought a warm-water port since the last 3 centuries. And our search is still going on. Let us have a naval base at Karachi and you'll have recognition of independence and protection from any retaliation from the United Kingdom or the United States."
"I-I thank you Mr. Molotov. I will speak with the Prime Minister and get back to you as soon as I can."
Bose had his three men making rounds with allies to get them to recognise Indian independence. At the same time Sardar Patel was trying to get the princes to cough up more troops for the INA. Netaji now also decided to take a tour of India to drive up recruitment for the INA. He conveniently took Gandhi with him to show a united front to the people.
Netaji was of the opinion that even if either one of the Americans and Russians backed him, he would have to fight the Japanese. The Japs had a strong force in Bengal, albeit grossly undersupplied. They were living on the supplies they got due to Bose's goodwill with the Indian people.
Ichi-Go was also facing reverses and the IJN had just been decimated at Philippine Sea .
Netaji only prayed that he could have a strong enough army to force the Japanese troops to surrender before the fight. In the long term he hoped to have some of them stay back in India after the war to maintain a good relationship with Japan.
Independent India was a reality. The British had been kicked out of India. Bose was now the absolute ruler of India. Unanimously Elected Congress President, Prime Minister of the country, legitimised by Mahatma Gandhi. The Congressmen respected him, the Maharajas deferred to him, and the people loved him. Bose could not be happier and had only one thought in his mind,
"I AM INDIA'S NEWEST GOD."
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose now stood at the precipice of history. He was the man who had single-handedly liberated his homeland. He had humbled the mighty British Empire.
Bengal was where they started, and Bengal was where it would all end.
Bose now had an India in rebellion. All he needed was to fill the vacuum that had been left by the British. The British still were not gone though.
The Viceroy still held Delhi with 500 men, but other than that riots were wrecking the entire country.
Mobs as large as those in Calcutta had formed in every major Indian city. The Governors of Bombay and Madras had to be evacuated by Royal Navy battleships. The mobs only stopped their pursuit into the harbours when they were fired upon, killing a large number of them. All British civil servants were also being killed en masse across the length of the country along with their families.
There was a combination of riots and celebration about Calcutta and Bengal being liberated. The mobs were simply uncontrollable due to the lack of army personnel. The Princely States were calm with their troops being recalled to their territories.
Bose now issued a universal proclamation for all jailed Congressmen to be released from jails. The Viceroy issued orders to do no such thing and that Bose would very soon be defeated and kicked out. His orders fell on deaf ears and even the places in which they were obeyed, jails were broken open by the mobs. He had also sent two teams under Shaukat Malik to Pune and Ahmedabad to escort Gandhi and Nehru respectively to Calcutta, lest they should try to give any statement against him.
A week later on June 18th, 1944 the top Congress leadership including Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Sarojini Naidu and others gathered in Calcutta for the 54th session of the Indian National Congress. Out of the 3,000 delegates attending from all across India, Netaji alone stood for the party presidentship unopposed, and was unanimously elected as the President of the Indian National Congress with all 3,000 delegates voting in his favour, some because of their love for him and other because of their fear.
The Indian National Congress adopted the Indian Declaration of independence formally declaring India's independence from the British Empire. The 'Calcutta resolution' as it came to be known also declared that all Indians must stop the rioting and killing and return to their normal lives. It said that district congress leaders and workers should organise the administration in their local areas until the Indian government could take over.
Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Vinayak Savarkar, the leaders of the Muslim League and the Hindu Mahasabha, respectively were in Calcutta during its liberation and had been placed under house arrest by Bose. He had a meeting with India's two primary communalists after the declaration of independence and told them to tow the line
or else.
"Good evening, gentlemen. I trust that you have been taken care of well."
"Couldn't complain, Netaji. The hospitality was good. But we both wish to be free to go."
"Why is that, Jinnah ?"
"Well, we want to hold our own session. I don't support this declaration of yours."
"Ah yes, I am aware of that. Why are you so silent, Savarkar ? I believe you oppose our independence as well."
"You have a fine way with words, Netaji. I want independence but have no support for your declaration."
"Well, I sometimes am left wonderstruck about my own achievements, gentlemen. Who could have thought that you two would be united on an issue."
"Yes, quite hilarious indeed. When can we leave ?"
"Oh calm down Jinnah. Now see here is what the two of you are going to do. You will be issuing a statement of unanimous support for the Declaration of Independence and you will be merging both your parties with the Congress."
"Bloody ridiculous. I am not going to do that. What the hell are you saying ?"
Netaji sitting on the couch, calmly sipped his tea while sternly looking at both the men sitting across from him.
"Gentlemen, I will have both of you killed in bomb explosions in two separate cars. I will pin the blame on a few British loyalists and then invite your party leadership to come and join me in avenging both you great men."
"You wouldn't dare!"
"How do you think Aurobindo and Governor Casey died, gentlemen ? That poor British colonel did not shoot him. My man in the mob did. The man who burned Casey alive- he was my man as well. Do not think that I will think twice about having both of you swines bombed back to oblivion."
Both the men fell silent and were shocked at Bose's admission.
"You both shall issue the statements tomorrow and dissolve your parties. That will be all, gentlemen. Thank you, you may leave."
As they both stepped outside, Netaji called out to Habib. "Habib, good to see you. Call Prime Minister Tojo."
"Good morning, Hideki. How are you ?"
"Just wonderful, Subhash. I am great. What can I do for you ?"
"India is a de facto independent nation now and I have you to thank for it."
"This is the Asian Century, Subhash. No one is happier than I am."
"I am glad. Hideki, I want Japan to change its role from a military one to an advisory one in India."
"What do you mean ?"
"I mean that in another month, the Viceroy will sign the declaration of independence and depart from India. Now if I were to keep the massive Japanese army in Delhi, it would seem like one Imperial government has been replaced by another an-
"Those men took Bengal for you, Subhash"
"And I am eternally grateful to you. The resources of my nation are open to your industries, my people are open to work in them. Make no mistake, Independent India is fully committed ally of the Japanese Empire. I want Japanese advisors to build up industries in India. Our Army, our navy, our Air Force. Send your people to migrate to India. To build new lives here. It is just that my people can eventually see the visible presence of Japanese armies in India as contentious. Don't withdraw them at once but keep them posted in Bengal, in Burma and gradually deploy them elsewhere."
"That is a big demand, Subhash. I will have to consult with my cabinet. I will get back to you."
"Thank you once again, Hideki.
"Goodbye, Subhash."
Hideki knew this would happen at one point, thought Subhash. And he had not asked them to pack up completely. Only that they stay put in the East. There were going to be problems with the Japanese in the future. Perhaps not now, but definitely in the near future.
He decided to send Dr. B.R Ambedkar to the United States of America to seek recognition for the Independence of India and Liaquat Ali Khan to the Soviet Union for the same. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was sent to London to convince the British government to recognise India's independence. Sardar Vallabhai Patel was given the task of asking the princely states to send their forces to be inducted into the INA to takeover the British military infrastructure across the country
The four men were sent on their missions and Netaji along with Gandhi and Mountbatten marched towards Delhi with 2,00,000 INA soldiers(only about 90,000 men were fully trained veterans while the majority of the force were untrained recruits).
Netaji arrived in Delhi on 21st June and went straight to the Viceroy's house.
"Pleasure to meet you, Lord Linlithgow."
"A distinct displeasure, Mr. Bose."
"That's Prime Minister for you, Lord Linlithgow. Anyhow, let us dispense with the friendly banter. Here's the instrument of transfer. Sign it."
"What if I don't ? You cannot kill me."
"I most certainly won't, My Lord. I am no savage. But in the British estimation, my people certainly are, savages. All I have to do is to give them the tacit incitation to attack the Viceroy house. 500 men, is it ? They won't be lasting longer than 10 minutes. After that the mobs will rape your wife and daughters and force you to watch it. Then they'll burn your son and grandkids alive. And finally your head will be cut off and mounted beside the Union Jack on the Red Fort. Then I'll stroll in and takeover.
Netaji looked at the Viceroy and laughed.
Dear fucking god, you look terrified Victor. Relax. You have another option. Sign the Declaration of Independence, the instrument of transfer of power and I'll allow both you and Mountbatten to live safely in India until the war is over and then return to Britain."
Linlithgow angrily signed both the documents and remarked,
"Fuck you, Prime Minister Bose. I hope you and this cursed land burn in hell."
Lord Linlithgow was made to announce the British surrender on the All India Radio and BBC India. This was broadcast throughout the Japanese Empire and the German Reich as a huge propaganda victory. The broadcast was also played in the UK, USA and the USSR.
On 22nd June, 1944 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose gave his world famous speech, "Blood and Freedom" in front of an adoring crowd of a million Indians and hoisted the new Indian tricolour atop the Red Fort, and simultaneously brought down the Union Jack. India was now an independent nation.
Lord Linlithgow announcing the British surrender to Indian forces
Lord and lady Viceroy Linlithgow leaving the Viceroy house for the last time
Gandhi and Bose share a light moment during the celebration after the flag hoisting
Gandhi and Bose standing up for the Indian National Anthem at the Red Fort
Independent India's flag hoisted atop the Red Fort
London
Winston Churchill listened to Linlithgow with tears in complete disbelief. He would be known as the man who lost the Crown’s jewel. Bose now had an effective control over the entire subcontinent. The Viceroy and the Commander-in-Chief were in custody. Out of the 11 provincial governors, two had been killed, two had fled and the rest had surrendered to Bose’s armies. The treacherous princes had also withdrawn their forces. Churchill had nothing to defend it with. He had half-a-mind to flatten entire cities with his planes but that would an exercise in vanity. There were no troops to take India back. The Americans refused to send any troops to India. They said India cannot make a difference since the Indian and Pacific oceans are under allied control. China can be supplied through the Soviet Union. They wanted the British Indian troops to be used in Italy and France. Those men would anyway be useless to attack India. Those buggers would desert the moment they made it to India. Even the King had admonished him for not having the foresight to know how the situation was in India.
He was even more incensed to know that Bose had sent Nehru to negotiate with the British government. As a bloody equal, the nerve of these buggers.
Nehru arrived in Britain on 26th June and was met by Anthony Eden, the British Foreign Secretary.
“Good morning, Mr. Nehru. How are you ?”
“Fine and dandy, Mr. Eden. How are you ?”
“Well, not in a good way. Your so-called independence has left a bad taste in our government’s mouth.”
“Oh come on now, Anthony, you are winning this war. The Krauts and the Japs have another year at most.”
“We most certainly are, Jawahar, but we are not too happy with the loss of India.”
“The British government was going to grant independence after the war anyhow.”
“Perhaps, but we do not take to rebellion too kindly.”
“Be that as it may, Anthony, India is an independent nation now and Prime Minister Bose wants an equal and amiable relationship with Great Britain.”
“Prime Minister Bose. I think Prime Minister Nehru has a better ring to it. Don’t you ?”
“Divide and rule does not work any more, Anthony.”
“Let’s say that I do recognise your independence. What do I get in return ?”
“India becomes neutral in the war. We will allow our troops to serve in Europe until the end of the war.”
“Neutrality perhaps but the other thing is already underway.”
“We can always pull the rug from under you, Anthony. It happened in India only a month ago. These men won’t fight if we tell them not to.”
“Is that a threat, Jawahar ?”
“No, it is a reality.”
“I will talk to the Prime Minister but I will not promise you anything.”
“Very well, Anthony. Thank you.”
Washington D.C.
Ambedkar arrived in Washington and was met by Secretary of State Cordell Hull. The Japanese government was not told about this visit and it was made in secrecy. Ambedkar was instructed to get the United States to recognise India's independence in exchange for neutrality in the war. Ambedkar had to wait five days to get a meeting with Hull and only got the meeting when Hull's assistant told him that man calling himself 'Independent India's representative' wanted to meet him.
"Good afternoon, Secretary Hull. How are you ?"
"I am fine, Mr. Ambedkar. What can I do for you ?"
"Firstly, thank you for meeting with me with sir. I am here representing the new Independent Indian government."
"Ah, yes. I heard the Viceroy's address. I suppose I should congratulate you on independence."
"Thank you very much, Secretary Hull. I would like to get down to brass tacks now."
"Go ahead then."
"Prime Minister Bose wishes for the United States of America to recognise India as an independent country."
"Why would I want to do that ? You are fighting our ally in cahoots with our enemy."
"The enemy of my enemy is my friend. I believe your country employed the same metric when you aligned with the French to get your independence. How have we done anything different ?"
"Perhaps not. But that does not explain how an Independent India is advantageous for the United States."
"You are beating the Japanese in the Pacific but they are still the kings of a third of Asia. If you recognise our independence, we'll officially adopt neutrality in the war and allow China to be supplied through India."
"All that for only recognition ?"
"Well of course if you recognise us, it means that you seek our friendship as well. And we'll also need American dollars to rebuild our war torn nation, your advisors to train our armies."
"Let me sit on it, Ambedkar."
"Thank you, Mr. Hull."
As Ambedkar stepped out of the door he said,
"I wouldn't wait too long, Secretary Hull. Your frenemies in Moscow might make a move before you do."
Moscow
Liaquat Ali Khan's visit, unlike Ambedkar's visit, was heavily publicised. Bose wagered that the Japanese had a non-aggression pact with Soviets, so why couldn't he ? Tojo should have no objections and if he did then Bose was simply not bothered about it.
Liaquat Ali was received by the Soviet Foreign Minister, Vyacheslav Molotov at the Soviet Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Liaquat Ali."
"Likewise Mr. Molotov."
"Congratulations on the independence of your country, Mr. Khan. All of us in the Soviet Union are quite happy."
"I am glad to know that, Mr. Molotov. I am here on an important mission here, sir. Prime Minister Bose is very much impressed with how the USSR has built up its industries and its agriculture and he wishes to replicate the same in India."
"The Soviet Union would be happy to extend help but premier Stalin is concerned about PM Bose's closeness to Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany."
"That closeness was simply a need of the hour, sir. Just like the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact. We have no special attachment to Nazism or Hitler. We have achieved independence and now our objective is to maintain that independence. To that end, we would be extremely grateful to have Russia recognise our independence."
"Look, I'll be honest with you Liquat. I would recognise your country tomorrow BUT we need something in return."
"What might that be ?"
"Russia has sought a warm-water port since the last 3 centuries. And our search is still going on. Let us have a naval base at Karachi and you'll have recognition of independence and protection from any retaliation from the United Kingdom or the United States."
"I-I thank you Mr. Molotov. I will speak with the Prime Minister and get back to you as soon as I can."
Bose had his three men making rounds with allies to get them to recognise Indian independence. At the same time Sardar Patel was trying to get the princes to cough up more troops for the INA. Netaji now also decided to take a tour of India to drive up recruitment for the INA. He conveniently took Gandhi with him to show a united front to the people.
Netaji was of the opinion that even if either one of the Americans and Russians backed him, he would have to fight the Japanese. The Japs had a strong force in Bengal, albeit grossly undersupplied. They were living on the supplies they got due to Bose's goodwill with the Indian people.
Ichi-Go was also facing reverses and the IJN had just been decimated at Philippine Sea .
Netaji only prayed that he could have a strong enough army to force the Japanese troops to surrender before the fight. In the long term he hoped to have some of them stay back in India after the war to maintain a good relationship with Japan.
Independent India was a reality. The British had been kicked out of India. Bose was now the absolute ruler of India. Unanimously Elected Congress President, Prime Minister of the country, legitimised by Mahatma Gandhi. The Congressmen respected him, the Maharajas deferred to him, and the people loved him. Bose could not be happier and had only one thought in his mind,
"I AM INDIA'S NEWEST GOD."
I am Seeing Some Napoleon vibes here.
Also is Subh Shukh Chain Still India's National Anthem ?
What happened to Forward Block?
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Why yes, that is the anthem. Great observation. Forward Block was formed as a part of the congress and has been merged along with the League and Hindu Mahasabha.
Might be. If the deal with the Soviets goes through, then Netaji's power is secure and he is going to want to have more uh, how shall I phrase it, commemorations to his person.
The thing is that Americans do want the British out but don't want to seem too eager. But they will have to change course if Netaji decided to accept Soviet protection. Soviet alliance has several advantages for him
-Japan cannot attack him since the Soviets have guaranteed Indian independence or else they are attacked in Manchuria
-lavish economic aid
-protection from western retaliation
Keep in Mind Bose actually went to USSR to ask for help first, but was rejected, then went to Nazi Germany, just a 2 months before Barbarossa. As such Soviets well and truely know Bose did not got with the explicit mind to befriend Nazis but anyone who can help him against British Raj in India.
One more thing is that Savarkar is given undue importance here, he was non factor during independence and beyond. Hindu Mahasabha was also not really influential to the degree of AIML.
One more thing is that Savarkar is given undue importance here, he was non factor during independence and beyond. Hindu Mahasabha was also not really influential to the degree of AIML.
Hehe perhaps an ancient Hindu method of reviving the dead. I jest, of course. Sadul Singh is currently in Bikaner.
Since the Germans are losing, the Soviets are looking at a new world order post-war.
Savarakar is the primary Hindu Communalist. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was another but I am going to use him in the post war scenario. He was a non-factor yes but he was threatened along with Jinnah to demonstrate Netaji's disdain for communalism. He is a very strict secularist.
Perhaps you could just Remove all Ganga frim meeting and Make it Sadul.
The dialogues wpuld be same.
Shyama is more conservative rather than outright Hindu nationalist, but I get your point here
India may be a member of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere but the 300-600k Japanese troops in Bengal and Burma wouldn't be happy with that...
Speaking of China, how is that unofficial Ceasefire in the works going?
Ah that should be a reasonable demand for the Japanese and Americans, until 1947...
For now however the Japanese and Germans will want to station some of their Submarines in Karachi to start raiding the Arabian Sea and attempt to deny the Allies access into one of the largest oil fields of the world.
The IJN will begin to start to searching for suitable Merchant ships that they can use in India to help replenish the Merchant ships that were lost to US Submarines.
Well no, not yet it is.
The pilots of the Aircraft Carriers are decimated after what the Americans called the Marianas Turkey shoot occurred in late June, Fleet Carriers IJN Taihō and IJN Shokaku were also lost to US Submarines.
The Japanese fleet however still has its formidable fleet of Heavy Cruisers and Battleships and can still put up a fight in the Philippines.
What? I know that Japanese pulled out troops and changed the plans for Ichi-Go but it shouldn't be that bad enough for a operational failure.
Unless your talking about the Communist guerrillas.
Suprisely the alcohol hasn't influenced him to start doing mad decisions, not yet at least.
The Public outcry of the murders and massacres against the British Civil Servants and their families in India, will however lead to anger and calls for "revenge" against the Indians...
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I first thought, why would Russia want a warm water port when they already have Port Arthur then I remembered that this is the Soviet Union not the Russian Empire 
. It would really funny if India allowed both the SU and the USA to have naval bases in Karachi and Gwadar.
On the other hand, India is finally free. Let's see what Bose does now. Is Bose in control of the RIN? Does Bose wants all the territory formerly held by the British Raj? What's his diplomatic outreach to the Trucial states, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar considering they were considered to be a part of British Raj. What's happening in Aden?
. It would really funny if India allowed both the SU and the USA to have naval bases in Karachi and Gwadar.On the other hand, India is finally free. Let's see what Bose does now. Is Bose in control of the RIN? Does Bose wants all the territory formerly held by the British Raj? What's his diplomatic outreach to the Trucial states, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar considering they were considered to be a part of British Raj. What's happening in Aden?
Well this is interesting, the British won't take this lying down no matter what and while they may have lost the mainland there still are the Indian Islands they control alongside Ceylon.
Besides that India giving the USSR basing rights well that's going to vastly change the cold war.
I imagine Britain will do anything it can to sabotage and delay the growth of India, indeed I would not be shocked if British citizens themselves not the government pogromed Indians in the empire and take it out of them.
Bose well he certainly is enjoying the power can't blame him.
The fate of British Indian army is going to be interesting, for the British trying to decimate them as much as possible might for the best than have them return to India and help create a new military.
Besides that India giving the USSR basing rights well that's going to vastly change the cold war.
I imagine Britain will do anything it can to sabotage and delay the growth of India, indeed I would not be shocked if British citizens themselves not the government pogromed Indians in the empire and take it out of them.
Bose well he certainly is enjoying the power can't blame him.
The fate of British Indian army is going to be interesting, for the British trying to decimate them as much as possible might for the best than have them return to India and help create a new military.
I believe that Britain will grasp onto some straws of power and launched a limited campaign to damage the infrastructure and industry of the nation and destroy the Navy.
A naval blockade imposed by the Royal Navy will come into effect soon.
Also a lot of British Civilians and families have just been murdered by angry unorganised mobs of Indians, so expect the typical anger that is to come from racism so...