1946 Indian provincial elections

The 1946 Indian provincial elections were a significant political event occurring between March and July 1946, marking the last elections held under British rule before India's independence. Conducted under the Government of India Act 1935, these elections assigned considerable power to provincial legislatures, signaling a critical shift in India's political landscape. The Indian National Congress emerged as the dominant party, winning a majority in several provinces, while the All-India Muslim League gained substantial representation, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations. The elections served as a precursor to the eventual partition of India, as rising communal tensions and contrasting nationalist aspirations became evident, laying the groundwork for India's independence in 1947 and ensuing communal divisions.