2017 Shimla Municipal Corporation election

The 2017 Shimla Municipal Corporation election, held on December 16, 2017, was a significant local body election in Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, India. This election marked the first time the Municipal Corporation of Shimla was elected since its formation in 2015, following the merger of the Shimla Municipal Council and surrounding areas. The election was conducted to select representatives for 34 wards, and it attracted considerable political attention, particularly from the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Voter turnout was reported at 68.75%, reflecting active civic engagement. The outcome of the election was indicative of shifting political dynamics in the region, influencing future state and national electoral trends.