1954 Patiala and East Punjab States Union Legislative Assembly election

The 1954 Patiala and East Punjab States Union Legislative Assembly election was a significant political event held on March 1, 1954, marking the first election for the Legislative Assembly of the Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU) following its formation in 1948. The election was conducted under the provisions of the Government of India Act 1935, with a total of 60 seats available for election. The Indian National Congress emerged as the dominant political force, securing 47 seats and consolidating its influence in the region. The election was pivotal in shaping the political landscape of PEPSU and laid the groundwork for subsequent governance and policies in the newly established union.