1962 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly election

The 1962 Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly election was held on February 19, 1962, to elect members of the 2nd Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly. This election was significant as it took place in the context of the Indian general elections and marked the first assembly elections in the state since its formation in 1956. The Indian National Congress emerged as the dominant political party, securing a substantial majority, while the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and other regional parties also contested vigorously. The election witnessed a robust voter turnout, reflecting the electorate's engagement in the democratic process. Following the results, D. P. Mishra was re-elected as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, leading the Congress government into a new legislative term.