1967 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election

The 1967 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election was a significant political event held in West Bengal, India, from March 1 to March 2, 1967. This election marked the first instance of a non-Congress party gaining power in the state since independence. The primary contest was between the Indian National Congress and the Left Front, led by the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)). The election results revealed a dramatic shift in voter sentiment, with the Left Front securing a majority of seats and ultimately establishing a coalition government under Chief Minister Ajay Mukherjee of the Bangla Congress. The outcome not only reshaped West Bengal's political landscape but also set a precedent for leftist governance in India.