1957 Odisha Legislative Assembly election

The 1957 Odisha Legislative Assembly election was held in March 1957 to elect members to the second assembly of the state of Odisha, India. This election was significant as it was conducted under the provisions laid out by the newly-adopted state constitution, following the unification of the various princely states into Odisha. The Indian National Congress emerged as the dominant political force, securing a substantial majority, while the opposition was represented primarily by the Communist Party of India and the Socialist Party. This election illustrated the political dynamics of post-independence India, marked by a struggle for regional representation and the consolidation of party ideologies. The outcome paved the way for the continued governance of the Congress party in Odisha, shaping the political landscape of the state for subsequent years.