1957 Madras Legislative Assembly election

The 1957 Madras Legislative Assembly election was a significant political event held in the Indian state of Madras (now Tamil Nadu) on March 18, 1957. This election was conducted to select representatives for the 210-seat assembly, following the conclusion of the previous assembly's term. The Indian National Congress emerged as the dominant party, led by Chief Minister M. Bhaktavatsalam, while the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), under the leadership of C.N. Annadurai, gained noteworthy traction, marking a pivotal shift in regional politics. The election was characterized by intense campaigning and social reform agendas, reflecting the changing political landscape in post-independence India. The result solidified the Congress's hold on power, although it set the stage for the DMK's eventual rise in subsequent elections.