“He differed with Pandit Nehru on some issues owing to his independent attitude. He was one of those who preferred unity and understanding, though it might delay the Partition or independence of the country.”

—  Zakir Hussain (politician)

When he was offered a ministerial post in the Interim Government before independence and partition of the country, p. 211.
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