On May 16, 1946, the Cabinet Mission, after consultation with the Viceroy and British cabinet published its proposals with following suggestions:
1. An Indian Federation should be established in which British India and native states be included. This Federation should have the responsibility of defence, foreign relations and communication system.
2. Provinces should have the right to form separate groups.
3. A Constituent Assembly should be formed to prepare the constitution. Its members should be elected indirectly by the present Legislative Assemblies. One representative should be elected for per ten lakh population.
4. An interim government should be established at the centre which must include members from major Indian parties.
