In pics | History of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly

As the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections are set to be held on November 12, here's a look at the history of its Legislative Assembly.

The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly was formed after Independence. The first election to the Assembly was held in 1952. Credit: YouTube/ @SansadTV

The first sitting of the Assembly was held on October 1, 1963. The Legislative Assembly celebrated its silver jubilee in 1988. Vithalbhai Patel was the first elected President (or Speaker) of the Central Legislative Assembly. Credit: YouTube/ @SansadTV

In 1966, new areas were merged in Himachal Pradesh and the number of Members in the House rose to 56 including 2 nominated. After section 24 (3) of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 (Act No. 31 of 1966) came into force in 1967, its strength rose to 63 (60 elected and 3 nominated). Credit: YouTube/ @SansadTV

The Council Chamber, the building which houses the Legislative Assembly, was inaugurated by the then Viceroy of India Lord Reading on August 27, 1925. It was created in Shimla to have the Central Assembly the Summer Capital of the Imperial Govt during Delhi summer. Credit: YouTube/ @SansadTV

The Council Chamber was one of the last important buildings to be built by the British. It was built at the cost of Rs 10 lakh approx. Credit: YouTube/ @SansadTV