- General elections were held in British India in December 1945 to elect members of the Central Legislative Assembly and the Council of State.
- The election results were announced in December 1945, with Congress securing over 91% of the votes.
- The Muslim League won all the Muslim seats.
- Congress formed the government with an absolute majority in Madras, the United Provinces, Bihar, Orissa, and the Central Provinces.
- In Punjab, the Congress formed a coalition government with the Akalis and Unionists.
- The Muslim League held a majority in Sind and Bengal.