1977 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election

The 1977 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election was held on June 9, 1977, to elect members to the 60-seat assembly of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. This election was significant as it followed the end of the Emergency imposed by the Indian government from 1975 to 1977, which had led to widespread political unrest and opposition. The election was contested predominantly between the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Janata Party, which emerged as a formidable force in the post-Emergency political landscape. The Janata Party, capitalizing on anti-Congress sentiment, won a majority, leading to the formation of a non-Congress government for the first time in the state. This election marked a pivotal shift in Himachal Pradesh's political dynamics.