1920 Indian general election

The 1920 Indian general election was a pivotal event in British India, marking the first elections held under the Government of India Act 1919. Conducted from November 1920 to March 1921, the election was notable for the introduction of limited self-governance through a system of dyarchy, which allocated certain powers to Indian provinces while retaining significant authority for the British government. Approximately 18 million eligible voters participated in the election, although women were largely excluded from the franchise. The election witnessed the emergence of regional political parties and renewed political activism among Indian nationalists, including the Indian National Congress, which boycotted the polls in protest against British policies. This election set the stage for subsequent political developments in India, influencing the trajectory of the independence movement.