🔥ELECTIONS OF 1945–46 l Complete Lecture | Polity Foundation Part-24 | UPSC CSE 2026

Описание: ELECTIONS OF 1945–46 | Complete Conceptual Explanation | UPSC CSE | Modern Indian History

The Elections of 1945–46 were a turning point in India’s freedom struggle, decisively shaping the final phase of British withdrawal and the road to Partition and Independence.
In this video, we explain the topic conceptually, analytically, and from an exam perspective, focusing on why these elections were held, how they were conducted, and why their results were politically decisive.

This lecture is extremely important for UPSC Prelims, UPSC Mains (GS-I), State PSC, SSC, CAPF, CDS, and other competitive exams.

📚 Topics Covered in This Video

✔ Background: Post-World War II situation & British policy shift
✔ Why Elections of 1945–46 were conducted
✔ Central Assembly vs Provincial Assembly elections
✔ Congress performance in general constituencies
✔ Muslim League performance in Muslim constituencies
✔ Why these elections became a referendum on Pakistan
✔ Impact on Congress–Muslim League relations
✔ Role of elections in strengthening the demand for Partition
✔ Link between Elections of 1945–46 and Cabinet Mission (1946)
✔ PYQs & common exam traps explained clearly

🎯 Why This Topic Is Crucial for Exams

Frequently asked in UPSC Prelims (statement-based questions)

Important for UPSC Mains GS-I (Freedom Struggle: 1939–47)

Helps understand constitutional negotiations before Independence

Clarifies how popular mandate altered British decision-making

📝 Exam-Oriented Takeaways

🔹 Congress proved mass support in general constituencies
🔹 Muslim League established itself as the sole representative of Muslims
🔹 Elections hardened communal positions
🔹 Directly influenced the Cabinet Mission Plan & Partition

📌 If you want conceptual clarity instead of rote memorization, this lecture is essential.
📌 Watch till the end for PYQs and analytical insights.

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