The Congress Government that was formed after the elections under B. G. Kher lasted till October 1939, when it resigned protesting India's involvement in the Second World War.
The Government of India Act of 1935 abolished dyarchy and ensured provincial autonomy.
The Assembly consisted of 175 members who were further classified into General seats and those reserved for special communities and interests.
It was a permanent body not subject to dissolution by the Gover The Act provided for a limited adult franchise based on property qualifications.
[1] The Congress contested 110 out of the total 175 seats in the assembly out of which 97 were general constituencies.