1962 Indian presidential election

The 1962 Indian presidential election was held on May 13, 1962, to elect the President of India, marking the second presidential election since the establishment of the office in 1950. This election took place in a context of political turbulence following the Sino-Indian War, which influenced public sentiment and the political landscape. Dr. Zakir Husain, a prominent educationist and politician, was nominated as the candidate by the ruling Indian National Congress, while the opposition Bharatiya Jana Sangh nominated its candidate, G. B. Pant. Dr. Husain emerged victorious, receiving a significant majority of the electoral votes and subsequently becoming the first Muslim President of India. His presidency is remembered for his emphasis on education and social reform.