1947 Sylhet referendum

The 1947 Sylhet referendum was a referendum held in the British Raj's District of Sylhet to decide whether it would remain in Assam and join the Dominion of India, or leave Assam for East Bengal and thus join the Dominion of Pakistan. The referendum decided in favour of joining Pakistan; however, the district's Karimganj subdivision joined India.

1947 Sylhet referendum

The 1947 Sylhet referendum was a referendum held in the British Raj's District of Sylhet to decide whether it would remain in Assam and join the Dominion of India, or leave Assam for East Bengal and thus join the Dominion of Pakistan. The referendum decided in favour of joining Pakistan; however, the district's Karimganj subdivision joined India.