1977 Kerala Legislative Assembly election

The 1977 Kerala Legislative Assembly election was a significant event in the political history of Kerala, held on March 23, 1977, to elect members to the 6th Legislative Assembly. This election marked the first time a national party, the Janata Party, contested prominently in the state following the Emergency period in India (1975–1977). The election was characterized by a major electoral shift, as the incumbent United Front government, led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist), lost to the Janata Party, which emerged victorious with a substantial number of seats. The outcome was reflective of a broader anti-Congress sentiment across the country, setting the stage for a new coalition government under the leadership of Chief Minister D. Devleesan. This election shaped Kerala's subsequent political landscape and party dynamics significantly.