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The Path to Partition: Escalating Tensions
Amidst this political antagonism, the atmosphere in India grew more volatile. The pivotal 1937 elections saw the Congress dominate the political landscape while the Muslim League struggled to gain traction. The rising fear of Hindu dominance transformed the ideological battleground, pushing the Muslim League toward its separatist agendas.
The onset of World War II saw the British, desperate for cooperation from Indian leaders, attempt to placate the Congress through promises of dominion status. Gandhi's uncompromising stance on complete independence led to his imprisonment, enabling the Muslim League to consolidate power amid political paralysis.