1991 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election

The 1991 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election was held on June 6, 1991, to elect members of the 12th West Bengal Assembly. This election was significant as it occurred against the backdrop of the political upheaval following the end of Left Front rule and the emergence of a multi-party system in India. The Communist Party of India (Marxist), leading the Left Front coalition, sought to retain power amid growing challenges from the Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party. Voter turnout was recorded at approximately 77%, reflecting active participation amid a climate of political change. The election results ultimately upheld the Left Front's dominance, as the coalition won a substantial majority, securing a total of 175 out of 294 seats, thus continuing their governance for another term in West Bengal.