1957 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election

The 1957 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election was held between February 25 and March 4, 1957, to elect the members of the 2nd Legislative Assembly of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This election was significant as it followed the inaugural election of 1952 and was marked by the continued dominance of the Indian National Congress, which aimed to solidify its political presence in the state. The election witnessed a total of 430 constituencies, with political engagement heightened by various social and economic issues of the time. Ultimately, the Congress party secured a substantial majority, reflecting the party's enduring influence in the region. The results had lasting implications for the political landscape of Uttar Pradesh in the subsequent years.