1955 Pondicherry Representative Assembly election

The 1955 Pondicherry Representative Assembly election was a pivotal electoral event held on 1 August 1955 in the Union Territory of Puducherry (formerly known as Pondicherry), India. This election was conducted to form the first elected representative assembly after the merger of French territories in India with the Indian Union in 1954. It marked a significant transition from colonial governance to local self-rule. The election involved multiple political parties, with a focus on the Indian National Congress and the Indian Democratic Socialist Party, among others. A total of 30 representatives were elected, laying the groundwork for future legislative processes and democratic governance in the region. The election results reflected the political aspirations of the local populace and shaped the future of Puducherry's political landscape.