1997 Punjab Legislative Assembly election

Punjab Legislative Assembly election, 1997 was held in Indian state of Punjab in 1997, to elect 117 members to the [11th Punjab, India|Punjab Assembly|11th Punjab Legislative Assembly]. Shiromani Akali Dal had majority of the seats in the 11th Punjab Assembly that was constituted after this election. Parkash Singh Badal was elected as the chief minister.

Parties contested

Akali dal broke its alliance with BSP with whom they fought Lok sabha elections of 1996 and allianced with BJP
SAD 94
BJP 23

Voter turnout and total electors list

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!colspan=2|Total!!693!!117!! 1,02,89,814!!

Shiromani Akali Dal had majority of the seats in the 11th Punjab Assembly that was constituted after this election. Parkash Singh Badal was elected as the Chief Minister.