Elections in Punjab, a state in India are conducted in accordance with the Constitution of India. The Assembly of Punjab creates laws regarding the conduct of local body elections unilaterally while any changes by the state legislature to the conduct of state level elections need to be approved by the Parliament of India. In addition, the state legislature may be dismissed by the Parliament according to Article 356 of the Indian Constitution and President's rule may be imposed.
Political parties
National parties
Bharatiya Janata Party
Indian National Congress
Communist Party of India (Marxist) Bahujan Samaj Party Aam Aadmi Party
State parties
Shiromani Akali Dal
Communist Party of India
Registered unrecognized parties
Lok Insaaf Party
Shiromani Akali Dal (Sanyukt)
Lok Sabha elections
Vidhan Sabha Elections
Pre-Independence
Post-Independence
United Punjab
After Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966
^ - Party didn't contest election
~ - Party didn't exist
- Green color box indicates the party/parties who formed the government
Next Punjab Legislative Assembly election is expected to be held in 2027.
Maps
See also
Elections in Haryana, carved out of Punjab in 1966
Elections in Himachal Pradesh, carved out of Punjab in 1966
Elections in India, national elections
External links
Election Commission of India
History of Punjab, India (1947–present)