1977 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election

1977 Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly election
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68 seats in the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly
35 seats needed for a majority
  Majority party Minority party
 
Leader Shanta Kumar Thakur Ram Lal
Party JP INC
Seats before new 53
Seats won 53 9
Seat change new Decrease 44
Popular vote 49.01% 27.32%
CM before election

President's rule

 Elected CM

Shanta Kumar
JP

Legislative Assembly elections were held in Himachal Pradesh in 1977.