2017 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election
2017 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election
The 2017 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election was conducted on November 9, 2017, to elect the 68 members of the Legislative Assembly of Himachal Pradesh, India. This election was a significant event in the state's political landscape, occurring against the backdrop of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) as the primary contenders. The incumbent Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh of the INC sought re-election but faced a strong challenge from the BJP, led by Prem Kumar Dhumal, a former Chief Minister. The elections were marked by issues such as development, governance, and local welfare initiatives. The BJP won a decisive majority, securing 44 seats, while the INC managed to win 21 seats, resulting in a change of government in the state.