Delhi Assembly Election Results 1951

The Delhi Legislative Assembly known as the Vidhan Sabha, was first formed in March 1952 under the Government of Part-C States Act of 1951.General elections were held in 1951, to the Legislative Assembly of Delhi. Various national parties as well as independent candidates participated in the elections. 48 candidates from a total of 42 constituencies were elected to the Legislative Assembly. Out of the 48 seats, the Congress won 46 seats, the All India Bharatiya Jan Sangh (BJS) and independent candidate won one seat each.

Chaudhary Brahm Prakash of the INC became the first Chief Minister of Delhi and served in this office from 1952 to 1955. Chaudhary Brahm Prakash understood the problems faced by socially backward communities and contributed significantly to the cause of the marginalized sections of the society. As a Chief Minister, he believed in rural development and empowerment of the oppressed classes. He was a proponent of the concept of co-operative societies as well as the Panchayati Raj institutions.

See Also: Delhi Assembly Election Results 2013

Delhi Legislative Assembly Election in 1951 Party Wise