1957 Kerala Legislative Assembly election

The 1957 Kerala Legislative Assembly election, held in March 1957, was a pivotal event in Indian political history, marking the first legislative assembly elections in the state of Kerala following its formation in 1956. The election was conducted under the framework of the Indian Constitution, utilizing a first-past-the-post electoral system. It resulted in a significant victory for the Left Democratic Front, led by the Communist Party of India (CPI), which secured 99 out of 126 seats. This election was notable for the rise of communism in India, as the CPI, under the leadership of E. M. S. Namboodiripad, formed the first-ever democratically elected communist government in the world. The outcomes of the election reflected the socio-economic dynamics of Kerala, emphasizing issues such as land reforms and education.