Nehru leads Congress against Communal Award in provincial elections, strengthening Indian independence movement.
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Jawaharlal Nehru led the Indian National Congress during the provincial elections, where he campaigned against the Communal Award and British policies. The Communal Award, announced by the British, aimed to provide separate electorates for various religious and social communities in India. The Congress strongly opposed this, viewing it as a strategy to divide and weaken the Indian independence movement.
During the campaign, Nehru focused on promoting national unity and rejecting the Communal Award. The election saw the Congress securing significant victories, winning a majority of the seats in various provinces. In total, the Congress attained around 715 out of 1585 seats, enabling them to form ministries in several provinces. This success bolstered the INC's influence and showcased popular support against British-imposed policies.
Nehru and other Congress leaders advocated for civil liberties and self-rule, contrasting with British strategies that sought to maintain their power by fueling communal divisions. The election results underscored the growing support for the independence movement. As Congress ministries assumed office in different provinces, they initiated reforms addressing socioeconomic issues and governance challenges, moving the nation closer to self-governance.
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