2014 Lok Sabha elections

The 2014 Lok Sabha elections in India were held in nine phases from April 7 to May 12, 2014, marking the 16th general election to the House of the People, the lower house of the Parliament of India. Conducted by the Election Commission of India, these elections were notable for a historic voter turnout of approximately 66.4%, reflecting an increased engagement of the electorate. The elections were significant for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Narendra Modi, which secured a decisive victory, winning 282 out of 543 seats, thereby enabling it to form a majority government. This election also saw the emergence of various regional parties and marked a shift in the political landscape, with issues such as development, governance, and national security dominating the electoral discourse.