1989 Indian general election

The 1989 Indian general election was a nationwide vote to elect representatives to Parliament. It resulted in a hung Parliament, meaning no single party had an outright majority. The Indian National Congress, led by Rajiv Gandhi, emerged as the largest party but with fewer seats than needed for control. Consequently, a coalition government was formed, mainly led by the Janata Dal party, with V.P. Singh as Prime Minister. This election signified a shift towards coalition politics in India, reflecting rising regional and diverse political influences, and marked a period of political instability and change.