Why was Congress Rule of 1937-1939 unpopular with many Muslims?

Q:-Why was Congress Rule of 1937-1939 unpopular with many Muslims?

 Answer:-

Congress Ministries were formed in 8 out of 11 provinces of India in 1937 and they worked under the instructions of the Congress High Command, which was controlled by Mr. Gandhi and some other leaders. The Congress Rule was hated because it adopted policies which harmed and hurt the Muslims in many ways. Some of the steps taken by Congress Ministries were:

1. Song of Bande Matram which clearly hurt Muslim feelings, adopted as National Anthem.

2. Wardha Scheme was educational schemes which encouraged Hindu religion and culture. Teaching was to be in Hindi with no religious education which meant that Muslim students were at a disadvantage.

3. Muslim children were required to show reverence for Gandhi’s portrait which was hung up in schools.

4. Ban on cow slaughter was enforced.

5. Frequent occurrences of Hindu-Muslim riots in which always the Muslims were made victims.

The Congress Rule was hated on account of these anti-Muslim policies and the Muslims heaved a sigh of relief. When the Congress Ministries adopted in November 1939.