Himachal Pradesh Elections: Results, Government & Seats

State · Capital: Shimla · Region: North · Governed by INC

4
Lok Sabha seats (MPs)
3
Rajya Sabha seats
68
Assembly seats (MLAs)
—
Legislative Council (MLCs)

Himachal Pradesh is a State in the North region of India, with its capital at Shimla. It sends 4 Members to the Lok Sabha and 3 to the Rajya Sabha, and elects a 68-member Legislative Assembly. The current government is led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (Indian National Congress), in office since 11 Dec 2022. In the 2022 Assembly election (12 Nov 2022, turnout 75.6%), the leading parties won: Indian National Congress 40, Bharatiya Janata Party 25, Independents 3. The next Assembly election is due in Nov 2027.

Government of Himachal Pradesh

INDIA
Chief Minister
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu INC
In office since
11 Dec 2022
Ruling party
Indian National Congress
Coalition
INC
Legislature
Unicameral — Vidhan Sabha (68)
Majority mark
35
Next Assembly election
Nov 2027

2022 Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election Result

Polled: 12 Nov 2022 · Turnout: 75.6%

68Assembly seats
40
25
INC 40 BJP 25 IND 3│ Majority mark: 35
2022 Himachal Pradesh Assembly seats won by party
PartyFull nameSeatsSeat share
INCIndian National Congress4058.8%
BJPBharatiya Janata Party2536.8%
INDIndependents34.4%

Himachal Pradesh Lok Sabha 2024 Result — 4 seats

4
NDA 4
Lok Sabha 2024 seats won in Himachal Pradesh
PartyFull nameAlliance (2024)Seats
BJPBharatiya Janata PartyNDA4

Rajya Sabha: 3 members elected by the state's MLAs for 6-year staggered terms.

Himachal Pradesh Elections — FAQs

Who is the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh?Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (Indian National Congress) is the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, in office since 11 Dec 2022. The government is formed by INC.
Which party rules Himachal Pradesh?Indian National Congress (INC) leads the government of Himachal Pradesh, as part of the INDIA alliance.
How many Assembly seats are there in Himachal Pradesh?The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly has 68 elected seats; a party or coalition needs 35 for a majority.
When is the next Assembly election in Himachal Pradesh?The next Himachal Pradesh Assembly election is due in Nov 2027. The last one was held in 12 Nov 2022 with a turnout of about 75.6%.
How many Lok Sabha seats are there in Himachal Pradesh?Himachal Pradesh elects 4 Members of Parliament to the Lok Sabha. Result in 2024: BJP 4.
How many Rajya Sabha seats does Himachal Pradesh have?Himachal Pradesh has 3 Rajya Sabha seats, filled by its elected MLAs for six-year staggered terms.