1952 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election

The 1952 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election was a pivotal electoral event held in the Indian state of West Bengal on March 25, 1952. This was the first election for the Legislative Assembly following India's independence in 1947 and its subsequent reorganization into a parliamentary democracy. The election was conducted under the provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, with a total of 294 seats contested. The Indian National Congress emerged as the dominant party, securing a significant majority and forming the state government, with Bidhan Chandra Roy assuming the Chief Minister's office. This election marked a crucial step in establishing the political framework of West Bengal in the post-colonial era, reflecting the electorate's aspirations in a newly independent India.