1962 Indian general election in Gujarat

The 1962 Indian general election in Gujarat was a significant political event that took place in the context of the broader national elections held from October 25 to December 1, 1962. Following the integration of the state into the Indian Union in 1960, Gujarat was poised for its first state assembly election. The elections were marked by the active participation of major political parties, including the Indian National Congress (INC), which aimed to consolidate its power post-independence, and other regional parties. A total of 182 constituencies were contested, with the INC emerging victorious, securing a substantial majority. The election set the stage for Gujarat's political evolution and influenced subsequent electoral politics in the region.