1972 Mysore Legislative Assembly election

The 1972 Mysore Legislative Assembly election was held in the Indian state of Mysore (now Karnataka) on 30 March 1972. This significant electoral event was conducted to select members for the 8th Legislative Assembly, comprising 224 constituencies. The election took place against a backdrop of political realignment, with the Indian National Congress emerging as the dominant party, led by then Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs. The Congress secured a substantial victory, winning 143 seats, while the Janata Party and other regional parties faced substantial setbacks. The election was marked by high voter turnout and the introduction of new electoral strategies, reflecting the changing political landscape of the state. The results solidified the Congress's influence in Karnataka for the subsequent decade.