2017 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election

The 2017 Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly election was held on February 15, 2017, to elect the 70 members of the 5th Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand, India. This election was significant as it occurred after a tumultuous political period, including a President's Rule imposed in 2016. The primary contest was between the Indian National Congress (INC), led by incumbent Chief Minister Harish Rawat, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which aimed to capitalize on anti-incumbency sentiments. Various regional and smaller parties also participated, impacting the electoral dynamics. The election concluded with the BJP winning a decisive majority, securing 57 seats, while the INC managed to win only 11 seats, leading to a change in government and the appointment of Trivendra Singh Rawat as Chief Minister.