1952 Bombay Legislative Assembly election

The 1952 Bombay Legislative Assembly election was a significant political event held in the erstwhile Bombay State, India, on March 24, 1952. This election marked the first legislative assembly elections in the state following India's independence in 1947 and the subsequent reorganization of states. The Indian National Congress emerged as the dominant political party, securing a substantial majority under the leadership of prominent figures such as B. G. Kher. The election was characterized by a vibrant political atmosphere, with various parties contesting for influence in a newly democratic framework. Voter turnout was notably high, reflecting the public's enthusiasm for participation in the democratic process. The election laid the groundwork for subsequent political developments in the region.