1951 Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly election

The 1951 Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly election was held in the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir from March 29 to April 12, 1951. This election was significant as it aimed to establish a constituent assembly responsible for drafting a constitution for the region following its accession to India in 1947. The election was marked by political mobilization and the participation of various nationalist groups, primarily the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, which emerged as the dominant force. Approximately 70% of the electorate participated, reflecting heightened public engagement in the political process. The assembly's deliberations ultimately led to the framing of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution, adopted in 1956, which articulated the region's unique status within India.