Politics in the Punjab in
the Elections of 1946
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A new political order was established in the Punjab as a result
of elections of 1946. It caused a dramatic change in the electoral fortunes of
both Muslim and non-Muslim parties. The Congress party emerged as a Hindu
dominant party. Muslims supported the All India Muslim League while the Sikhs
voted for the Shiromani Akali Dal. The Punjab elections of 1946 had a
significant impact on Indian politics. The Muslim League finally rose to the
top position in Punjab politics. The Muslim League received seventy five out of
total number of seats allocated to the Muslims in Punjab Provincial Assembly.
Prior to Partition, Muslims made up the majority in the Punjab. The Muslim
League's standing was helped by their election triumph. The 1946 elections in
the Punjab had a significant effect on the religious affiliations of Punjabis
who backed different political parties.
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