A Quote by Muhammad Ali Jinnah

I see no reason why the Shias should be debarred from having their voice in the elected bodies and governmental institutions in any matter which affect the Shias. We must so organise the Muslim League that justice is done to every sect and section inside it.

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

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Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Pakistani - Politician
December 25, 1876 - September 11, 1948

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