The oldest symbol is the Lahore Resolution , adopted by the All India Muslim League on 23 March 1940 , and which presented the official demand for the creation of a separate country for the Muslims of India .
The oldest symbol is the Lahore Resolution , adopted by the All India Muslim League on 23 March 1940 , and which presented the formal demand for greater autonomy for Muslims in united India , and later led to the demand for a separate and independent ` Pakistan ' .