The first General Election in India was a landmark event following the nation's independence. It was conducted to establish the first Parliament of the Republic of India.
This foundational democratic exercise involved electing members to the Lok Sabha. The election process was carried out across the country over an extended period.
The polling for the first General Election in India spanned from October 1951 to February 1952. Therefore, the election is primarily associated with the year 1951, marking its commencement.