1962 Gujarat Legislative Assembly election

The 1962 Gujarat Legislative Assembly election was conducted in February 1962, marking the first election for the newly formed Gujarat state, established on May 1, 1960, following the reorganization of states in India. The election was pivotal in shaping the political landscape of Gujarat, serving as a platform for various regional parties and the Indian National Congress (INC), which dominated the political scene. The INC, led by chief minister Balwantrai Mehta, sought to consolidate power against significant opposition from parties such as the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and the Samyukta Socialist Party. The election resulted in a decisive win for the INC, securing a majority of seats in the 168-member assembly, thereby reiterating its influence in the state's post-independence political framework.