1965 elections in India

The 1965 elections in India, held in March and April, were pivotal for the political landscape of the country, marking the first election under Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri's leadership following the death of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1964. The elections were conducted for the 4th Lok Sabha and various state legislative assemblies, amidst significant socio-political challenges, including the aftermath of the 1965 Indo-Pakistani War. The Indian National Congress emerged as the dominant party, retaining power at the national level and in several states, albeit with reduced margins. The elections highlighted growing regional disparities and the emergence of regional parties, shaping India's evolving democratic framework and governance.