1937 Madras Presidency Legislative Assembly election

The 1937 Madras Presidency Legislative Assembly election was a significant electoral event held in the Madras Presidency, part of British India. Conducted in March 1937, this election marked the first test of democratic governance under the Government of India Act 1935, which expanded electoral representation. The Indian National Congress emerged as the dominant party, securing a majority in the assembly, while the Justice Party and the Muslim League also contested vigorously. The election underscored the growing political engagement of various social groups and communities in the region. The outcome set the stage for subsequent political developments in South India, influencing the trajectory of the independence movement and the rise of regional politics in the subcontinent.