Lok Sabha Elections in India
Lok Sabha elections are a major democratic process in India, a defining event where Indians above the age of 18, cast their votes. It's an event where people exercise their franchise rights. Lok Sabha elections in India, are one of a kind, where a huge population takes part in this process, in a country of more than 1 billion people. The Lok Sabha elections are conducted by the Election Commission of India, spanning across all states and union territories of India, i.e. reaching to the last man.
The Lok Sabha elections are a massive democratic festival where political parties across all spectrums and candidates without any political backing, also can fight in the elections, fairly. Lok Sabha elections are held every five years and this gives an equal chance to every political party to present something new or justify their previous actions and steps taken. Lok Sabha elections ensure that every voice is heard and equally represented. The upcoming Lok Sabha elections shall be held in 2024
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| Year | Election | Total seats | Party | Seats | % Votes | Party | Seats | % Votes | Party | Seats | % Votes |
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| 2019 | 17th Lok Sabha | 545 | BJP | 303 | 37.76 | INC | 52 | 19.698 | AITC | 22 | 4.11 |
| 2014 | 16th Lok Sabha | 545 | BJP | 282 | 31.34% | INC | 44 | 19.52% | AIADMK | 37 | 3.31% |
| 2009 | 15th Lok Sabha | 545 | INC | 206 | 28.55% | BJP | 116 | 18.80% | SP | 23 | 3.23% |
| 2004 | 14th Lok Sabha | 543 | INC | 145 | 26.53% | BJP | 138 | 22.16% | CPM | 43 | 5.66% |
| 1999 | 13th Lok Sabha | 545 | BJP | 182 | 23.75% | INC | 114 | 28.30% | CPM | 33 | 5.40% |
| 1998 | 12th Lok Sabha | 545 | BJP | 182 | 25.59% | INC | 141 | 25.82% | CPM | 32 | 5.16% |
| 1996 | 11th Lok Sabha | 543 | BJP | 161 | 20.29% | INC | 140 | 28.80% | JD | 46 | 23.45% |
| 1991 | 10th Lok Sabha | 521 | INC | 232 | 36.26% | BJP | 120 | 20.11% | JD | 59 | 11.84% |
| 1989 | 9th Lok Sabha | 529 | INC | 197 | 39.53% | JD | 143 | 17.79% | BJP | 85 | 11.36% |
| 1984 | 8th Lok Sabha | 514 | INC | 404 | 49.01% | TDP | 30 | 4.31% | CPM | 22 | 5.87% |
| 1980 | 7th Lok Sabha | 529 ( 542* ) | INC(I) | 351 | 42.69% | JNP(S) | 41 | 9.39% | CPM | 37 | 6.24% |
| 1977 | 6th Lok Sabha | 542 | JP | 330 | 41.32% | INC | 154 | 34.52% | CPM | 22 | 4.29% |
| 1971 | 5th Lok Sabha | 518 | INC | 352 | 43.68% | CPM | 25 | 5.12% | CPI | 23 | 4.73% |
| 1967 | 4th Lok Sabha | 520 | INC | 283 | 40.78% | SWA | 44 | 8.67% | BJS | 35 | 9.31% |
| 1962 | 3rd Lok Sabha | 494 | INC | 361 | 44.72% | CPI | 29 | 9.94% | SWA | 18 | 7.89% |
| 1957 | 2nd Lok Sabha | 494 | INC | 371 | 47.78% | CPI | 27 | 8.92% | PSP | 19 | 10.41% |
| 1951-52 | 1st Lok Sabha | 489 | INC | 364 | 44.99% | CPI | 16 | 3.29% | SOC | 12 | 10.59% |
Last Updated on: August 08, 2021