1956 Gauhati by-election

The 1956 Gauhati by-election, held on 28 April 1956, was a significant electoral event in the Indian state of Assam, necessitated by the resignation of Congressman Golap Borbora. This by-election was part of the post-independence electoral landscape in India, occurring within the context of the early years of the Indian National Congress's dominance. The primary contest was between the Congress candidate, Purusottam Das Talukdar, and rival candidates from the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Communist Party of India (CPI). The election witnessed a turnout of approximately 45%, reflecting the political engagement of the electorate. Ultimately, Talukdar's victory reinforced the Congress's influence in Assam during a period marked by political realignment and regional party dynamics.