1952 Bhopal Legislative Assembly election

The 1952 Bhopal Legislative Assembly election, held on 22 February 1952, marked the inaugural election for the newly established Legislative Assembly of Bhopal, a princely state that had acceded to India in 1949. This election was a significant event in the Indian political landscape, as it was part of the first general elections conducted across the country post-independence. The election facilitated the establishment of a democratic framework in Bhopal, enabling the public to elect representatives to govern the region. The Indian National Congress emerged as the dominant political party, securing a majority of the assembly seats. The results underscored the growing influence of democratic processes in erstwhile princely states and laid the groundwork for future political developments in the region.