Number of Seats Congress won in general elections till date

Here is a brief description of the performance of the Indian National Congress (INC) in each general election from 1951 to 2024:

  1. 1951-52:
  • Seats Won: 364
  • Description: The first general election in independent India saw the INC, under Jawaharlal Nehru, winning a massive majority, establishing its dominance in the early years of the republic.

2. 1957:

    • Seats Won: 371
    • Description: The INC increased its tally, further solidifying its control over Indian politics during Nehru’s second term as Prime Minister.

    3. 1962:

      • Seats Won: 361
      • Description: The INC maintained a strong majority under Nehru, even as India faced challenges such as the Sino-Indian War.

      4.1967:

        • Seats Won: 283
        • Description: The INC’s majority was reduced significantly, reflecting growing opposition and regional challenges during Indira Gandhi’s leadership.

        5. 1971:

          • Seats Won: 352
          • Description: Indira Gandhi led the INC to a landslide victory with the slogan “Garibi Hatao” (Remove Poverty), focusing on poverty alleviation.

          6.1977:

            • Seats Won: 153
            • Description: Following the Emergency, the INC faced a severe backlash and suffered a major defeat to the Janata Party.

            7.1980:

              • Seats Won: 353
              • Description: Indira Gandhi returned to power with a strong mandate after the fall of the Janata Party government, reinstating the INC’s dominance.

              8. 1984:

                • Seats Won: 404
                • Description: Rajiv Gandhi led the INC to its largest-ever victory in the aftermath of Indira Gandhi’s assassination, riding a wave of sympathy and a desire for stability.

                9. 1989:

                  • Seats Won: 197
                  • Description: The INC lost its majority as Rajiv Gandhi faced corruption allegations and political challenges, leading to the rise of coalition politics.

                  10. 1991:

                    • Seats Won: 244
                    • Description: Under P.V. Narasimha Rao, the INC formed a minority government and initiated significant economic liberalization reforms.

                    11. 1996:

                      • Seats Won: 140
                      • Description: The INC’s seats further declined amidst political instability and the emergence of regional parties.

                      12. 1998:

                        • Seats Won: 141
                        • Description: The INC remained in opposition as the BJP-led coalition formed the government, reflecting a fragmented political landscape.
                        1. 1999:

                        13. Seats Won: 114

                        • Description: The INC continued to struggle against the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as coalition politics became the norm.

                        14. 2004:

                          • Seats Won: 145
                          • Description: The INC, under Sonia Gandhi’s leadership, formed a coalition government with the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), defeating the NDA.

                          15. 2009:

                            • Seats Won: 206
                            • Description: The INC-led UPA won a second consecutive term with an increased mandate, under Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

                            16. 2014:

                              • Seats Won: 44
                              • Description: The INC faced its worst defeat, winning only 44 seats, as the BJP, led by Narendra Modi, secured a decisive victory.

                              17. 2019:

                                • Seats Won: 52
                                • Description: The INC made a slight recovery but remained a distant second to the BJP, which continued its dominance in Indian politics under Modi.

                                18. 2024:

                                  • Seats Won: 99
                                  • Description: The INC made a bit of recovery but remained a distant second to the BJP, which continued its dominance in Indian politics under Modi.

                                  This overview highlights the INC’s fluctuating fortunes over the decades, from its early dominance to its recent challenges.

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