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Leap of Faith Journey of Indian Elections

The Act, however, failed to satisfy India's
“e Congress stands for a genuine democratic State in India political aspirations. The Election Manifesto
where political power has been transferred to the people as a whole of the Indian National Congress rejected the
and the government is under their effective control. Such a State Act of 1935 and the Communal Award that
can only come into existence through a Constituent Assembly, accompanied it. At its Faizpur Session- in
elected by adult suffrage, and having the power to determine December, 1936- the Congress passed a
finally the Constitution of the country.”
resolution calling for formation of a
- Congress Resolution at Faizpur Session (December 27-28, 1936) Constituent Assembly based on universal
adult suffrage.

both territorial and non-territorial. About 10 percent of Yet, Congress decided to take part in the elections in 1937 as
total population was enfranchised by the enactment, and the best alternative under the prevalent conditions. In July,
women were given a wider franchise than provided by 1937 the Congress formed ministries in most provinces and
Government of India Act, 1919. remained in office till the closing months of 1939.

Specimen result sheet om 1937 elections

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