1967 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election

The 1967 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election was a pivotal electoral contest held in Uttar Pradesh, India, between February 12 and March 3, 1967. This election marked a significant political shift in the state's governance landscape, as it was the first instance in which no single party achieved an outright majority, resulting in a hung assembly. The Indian National Congress, which had dominated Uttar Pradesh politics since independence, saw a substantial decline in its seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Sangh and several regional parties gained momentum. The election outcomes led to a complex coalition government formation, ultimately influencing the trajectory of state politics and the rise of alternatives to the Congress party in subsequent elections.