1972 Goa, Daman and Diu Legislative Assembly election

The 1972 Goa, Daman and Diu Legislative Assembly election was a significant political event that took place on 28 February 1972 in the Union Territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu, India. This election marked the first elections for the Legislative Assembly after the liberation of the region from Portuguese rule in 1961. The assembly comprised 30 seats, with political parties such as the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) playing prominent roles in the contest. The INC emerged victorious, securing a majority and forming the government with D. B. Patil as the Chief Minister. The election was pivotal in shaping the region's political landscape and solidifying democratic governance in Goa, Daman, and Diu.