1937 Bombay Presidency election

The 1937 Bombay Presidency election was a significant electoral event in British India, conducted as part of the provincial elections mandated by the Government of India Act 1935. Held from March 1937 to April 1937, the elections marked a major step in the Indian independence movement, allowing for limited self-governance in provinces. The Indian National Congress, under the leadership of prominent figures such as Balasaheb K. Kher, emerged as the dominant political force in the Bombay Presidency, winning a substantial majority. The election resulted in a shift of power from British colonial authorities to locally elected representatives, reflecting the growing nationalist sentiments and aspirations within the Indian populace. The subsequent formation of the ministry signified a crucial phase in the struggle for self-rule in India.