Britain heavy defeat at the hands of Japanese Army led to an urgent need for Indian support during World War II. Hence, the Cripps Mission of March 1942 was shaped aiming to secure Indian’s loyalty and prevent it from siding with Axis powers.

The Cripps Mission proposed Dominion status for India post-war, Constituent Assembly to draft a Constitution and Right to Secede was given to provinces unwilling to join the Indian Union.

Key factors leading to the failure of the Cripps Mission:

• It proposed limited self-government falling short of Indian leaders’ demands for full independence(Poorna Swaraj).
• The members of the Constituent Assembly was to be partly elected by the price of the Princely state and not by the people.
• Allowing Provinces,  The Right to Secede raised fears of India’s potential fragmentation and disintegration.
• The Muslim League also opposed the plan, fearing it did not adequately address Muslim interests.

During early April 1942, Sir Stafford Cripps returned to Britain after the failure of the Mission. The failure heightened Indian frustration, strengthening resolve for independence. This led to the Quit India Movement in August 1942, with widespread protests and civil disobedience, uniting diverse Indian groups in a concerted effort for complete independence.