Explore the detailed election results of 1945-46 in India, focusing on Congress and Muslim League's performance, the Punjab coalition, and the impact of communal voting and franchise limitations.
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Election Results
Performance of the Congress
It got 91 per cent of non-Muslim votes.
Captured 57 out of 102 seats in the Central Assembly.
In the provincial elections, it got a majority in most provinces except in Bengal, Sindh, and Punjab.
The Congress majority provinces included NWFP and Assam, which were claimed for Pakistan.
Muslim League’s Performance
It got 86.6 per cent of the Muslim votes.
Captured the 30 reserved seats in the Central Assembly.
In the provincial elections, it got a majority in Bengal and Sindh.
Unlike in 1937, the League established itself as the dominant party among Muslims.
Punjab Coalition
A Unionist-Congress-Akali coalition under Khizr Hayat Khan assumed power in Punjab.
Significant Features of Elections
The elections witnessed communal voting, in contrast to the anti-British unity shown in the upsurges.
This was due to separate electorates and limited franchise, where less than 10% of the population could vote for provincial elections and less than 1% for the Central Assembly.
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