1926 Indian general election

The 1926 Indian general election was a significant political event in British India, held to elect members to the legislative councils established under the Government of India Act 1919. Conducted from November 1925 to February 1926, it was the first election to incorporate a limited franchise, where only certain educated and property-owning individuals could vote. The election saw the emergence of major political parties, particularly the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League, reflecting the growing demand for self-governance among Indian political leaders. Despite the limited electoral participation, the election marked a crucial development in India's political landscape, setting the stage for future independence movements in the 1930s and beyond.