2017 Punjab Legislative Assembly election

The 2017 Punjab Legislative Assembly election, held on February 4, 2017, was a significant political event in the Indian state of Punjab, marking the election of the 15th Legislative Assembly. This election was crucial in shaping the political landscape of Punjab, featuring a contest primarily between the Indian National Congress (INC), the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), and the ruling Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) along with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance. The elections were conducted to fill all 117 seats of the assembly, and voter turnout was approximately 77%. The INC emerged as the dominant party, securing a substantial majority, which led to the formation of the government under Chief Minister Amarinder Singh. This election was also notable for its issues surrounding drug abuse, agricultural distress, and governance, as well as the growing influence of the AAP in Punjab politics.