1972 Punjab Legislative Assembly election

Legislative Assembly elections were held in the Indian state of Punjab in 1972 to elect the members of the Punjab Legislative Assembly. President's rule was imposed before the election. Chief Minister Zail Singh was elected as the leader of the ruling party. Major opposition party was Shiromani Akali Dal led by leader of Opposition Parkash Singh Badal.

1972 Punjab Legislative Assembly Election
1972
All 104 seats of the Punjab Legislative Assembly
53 seats needed for a majority
Turnout68.63% (3.64%)
  Majority party Minority party Third party
 
Leader Zail Singh Jaswinder Singh Brar
Party INC SAD CPI
Leader's seat Anandpur Sahib (won) Kotkapura (won)
Last election 38 43 4
Seats after 66 24 10
Seat change 28 19 6
Popular vote 2,083,390 1,344,437 158,309
Percentage 42.84% 27.64% 6.51%
Swing 3.66% 2.72% 1.67%
Chief Minister before election

President's rule

 Elected Chief Minister

Zail Singh
INC


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