Abstract

ELECTORAL & COMMUNAL POLITICS IN PUNJAB 1909-1937

Major Singh, Dr. Parmindar Singh

Volume: 7 Issue: 1 2017

Abstract:

Significant changes marked the political landscape of Punjab between 1909 and 1937 due to the introduction of electoral reforms by the British colonial administration. The Morley-Minto Reforms of 1909 and the Government of India Act of 1919 fundamentally altered the nature of political representation, embedding communal identities within the political framework through separate electorates. During this period, I witnessed a complex interplay of rising nationalist aspirations and deepening communal divisions, significantly impacting the region's socio-political dynamics. The resultant political environment was characterized by frequent communal tensions and conflicts, setting the stage for the turbulent events leading to the partition of India in 1947.

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