1946 Punjab Provincial Assembly election

The 1946 Punjab provincial assembly election was a significant electoral exercise held in British India on March 3, 1946. This pivotal election was conducted against the backdrop of increasing political turmoil and communal tensions in the region. The election was notable for the dominance of the Indian National Congress and the All-India Muslim League, both of which sought to establish their political influence in Punjab amid the struggle for independence from British rule. The Congress aimed to represent a broad spectrum of the Indian populace, while the Muslim League focused on advocating for the interests of the Muslim community. The election results reflected deepening sectarian divisions and set the stage for the eventual partition of India in 1947.