Legislative Assembly elections were held in Himachal Pradesh in 1972.
Results
| Rank | Party | Seats Contested | Seats won | % votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian National Congress | 68 | 53 | 53.24 |
| 2 | Bharatiya Jana Sangh | 31 | 5 | 17.15 |
| 3 | Lok Raj Party Himachal Pradesh | 16 | 2 | 20.54 |
| 4 | Communist Party of India (Marxist) | 4 | 1 | 1.10 |
| 5 | Independent | 68 | 7 | 28.27 |
| Total | 68 |
Source [1]