State Elections

Jyoti Basu, the former Chief Minister of West Bengal, served for a record 23 years, from 1977 to 2000.

In Karnataka, the Vidhan Sabha is referred to as the Legislative Assembly, while the Vidhan Parishad is known as the Legislative Council.

Punjab is the only state in India that has a unicameral legislature, meaning it has a single legislative body, the Vidhan Sabha.

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of assembly constituencies in India, with 403 seats.

In Odisha, the Governor is officially referred to as the Rajyapal, while in other states, the Governor is the title used.

Sikkim has the lowest number of assembly constituencies in India, with 32 seats.

In Maharashtra, the Chief Minister is officially referred to as the Mukhyamantri, while in other states, the Chief Minister is the title used.

Kerala holds the distinction of having the first woman Chief Minister in India, with K.R. Gowri Amma serving from 1982 to 1987.

In Maharashtra, the Vidhan Parishad is referred to as the Legislative Council, while the Vidhan Sabha is known as the Legislative Assembly.

Mizoram consistently has the highest voter turnout in assembly elections in India, with a turnout of over 80% in recent elections.

In Rajasthan, the Governor is officially referred to as the Rajpramukh, while in other states, the Governor is the title used.

Jammu and Kashmir typically has the lowest voter turnout in assembly elections in India, with a turnout of around 50% or less in recent elections.

In Kerala, the Vidhan Sabha is referred to as the Legislative House, while the Vidhan Parishad is known as the Legislative Council.

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of Lok Sabha constituencies in India, with 80 seats.

In Delhi, the Governor is officially referred to as the Lieutenant Governor, while in other states, the Governor is the title used.