Shiromani Akali Dal and Janata Party coalition emerged as the victorious with 83 seats in the 117-seat legislature in the election.

The Indian National Congress became the official opposition, holding 17 seats.

On 17 February 1980, Assembly dissolved prematurely and president rule was imposed.

[b] After withdrawal of National Emergency in India, fresh election held in Punjab along with other States.

Shiromani Akali Dal and Janata Party fought election in coalition and won.