1962 Punjab Legislative Assembly election

The 1962 Punjab Legislative Assembly election was held on March 25, 1962, to elect members of the 5th Punjab Legislative Assembly in India. This election marked a significant political event in the state following the reorganization of Punjab in 1966. The Indian National Congress (INC), under the leadership of Partap Singh Kairon, emerged as the dominant party, securing a majority with 73 out of 104 seats. The election was notable for its high voter turnout and the absence of major political turbulence, reflecting a period of relative stability in the region. The electoral outcome reaffirmed Congress's stronghold in Punjab and laid the foundation for Kairon's continued leadership, influencing the state's political landscape in subsequent years.