2012 Punjab Legislative Assembly election
2012 Punjab Legislative Assembly election
The 2012 Punjab Legislative Assembly election was held on January 30, 2012, to elect 117 members of the Punjab Legislative Assembly in India. This election was pivotal in determining the political landscape of Punjab following a period of significant sociopolitical change. The key contesting parties included the incumbent Indian National Congress (INC) and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) coalition, which governed the state prior to the elections. Prominent issues during the campaign included agricultural distress, electricity shortages, and unemployment. The election concluded with the SAD-BJP alliance securing a majority, reestablishing Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal in power. This election reflected the ongoing dynamics of regional politics in Punjab, underscoring the influence of caste, religion, and local governance issues.