1972 Bihar Legislative Assembly election
Legislative Assembly elections were held in March 1972, to elect members to the Bihar [Legislative Assembly]. After the elections, the Congress emerged as the largest party, and Kedar Pandey was sworn in as the Chief [Minister of Bihar]. Later, Abdul Gafoor become the Chief Minister, from 2 July 1973 to 11 April 1975, followed by Jagannath Mishra from 11 April 1975 to 30 April 1977.