1998 Indian general election in Tamil Nadu

The 1998 Indian general election in Tamil Nadu was held as part of the nationwide Lok Sabha elections from March 25 to April 5, 1998. This election was significant as it marked the first time the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) returned to power in Tamil Nadu since 1967, following a coalition with the Congress Party. The election witnessed a high voter turnout and was characterized by intense political rivalry among major parties, including the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and the Tamil Maanila Congress (TMC). The DMK-led alliance secured a substantial number of seats, reflecting a shift in voter sentiment and reshaping the political landscape of Tamil Nadu, which historically had been dominated by regional parties.