Mountbatten Plan is also known as June 3 Plan or Dickie Bird Plan. On March 24, 1947, Lord Mountbatten came to India as the Viceroy. As soon as he took charge, he started discussions with the leaders of Congress and Muslim League to resolve the then existing problems. On May 18, 1947, Mountbatten went to London to discuss the final solution of the problem with the British Government. After coming back – from London, Mountbatten presented the plan of the partition of India and the transfer of power on June 3, 1947.

Main Points of Mountbatten Plan: 

1. India to be divided into two dominions – India and Pakistan. 

2. Bengal and Punjab would be partitioned and a referendum in North – Western Frontier province and Sylhet district of Assam would be held. 

3. There would be a separate Constituent Assembly for Pakistan to frame its constitution. 

4. The princely states would have the liberty to join either India or Pakistan or to remain independent. 

5. August 15, 1947 was the date fixed for handing over power to India and Pakistan. Hence, we can say that main purpose of the Mountbatten Plan was the execution of partition of India and speedy transfer of responsibilities initially in the form of dominion status to Indian Governments.