"It was Abdul Matin Chaudhury, a close aide of Jinnah, who had increasingly drawn Jinnah’s attention to Assam. Muhammad Ali Jinnah wrote a letter to Chaudhury on 25 March 1945: ...You are quite right that in Assam Muslims were dead. … But while I have said all this I do not want you to despair or become despondent. Our cause is honest and righteous. We may have to go through the sufferings and sacrifices and so organize ourselves. Out of ashes the true followers of Islam will rise with the noble spirit of Islam in Assam that will sweep away the traitors, hirelings and quislings amongst us. Face your opponents with power and organisation which will be irresistible."