1996 Indian general election

The 1996 Indian general election was a significant democratic exercise to choose members of Parliament. It happened because the previous government lost power, leading to a hung Parliament with no clear majority. The election resulted in a fractured mandate, with no single party securing enough seats to form a stable government. It marked the end of the era of the Indian National Congress’s dominance and saw the rise of coalition politics. Ultimately, a coalition led by the United Front, supported by the Indian National Congress from outside, formed a government, reflecting India's diverse political landscape.