1962 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election

The 1962 Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly election was held on March 19, 1962, to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, which had been integrated into India following its accession in 1947. The election was significant as it was the first election conducted under the new political framework established after the merger of the state with India, marking a transition to a more democratic governance structure. The Indian National Congress emerged as the dominant party, securing a majority and forming the government under Chief Minister Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq. The elections were characterized by a high voter turnout and were seen as a crucial step in consolidating political stability in the region.