India 1996 Election
57.9%
Turnout
164,473,702
Total Votes
301
Seats
| # | Party | Votes | % | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BJP | 67,496,317 | 20.3% | 161 |
| 2 | INC | 96,977,385 | 28.8% | 140 |
Previous parliamentary election: 1991 – won by INC (turnout +2.0pp)