1979 elections in India

The 1979 elections in India, held for the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies, were significant for their political ramifications following the Emergency period from 1975 to 1977. The elections marked a crucial turning point in Indian politics, as they followed the Janata Party's initial victory in the 1977 elections, which ended the lengthy rule of the Indian National Congress. In the Lok Sabha elections conducted in January 1979, the Janata Party suffered a dramatic decline, leading to the dissolution of the government by Prime Minister Morarji Desai. Subsequently, state assembly elections were conducted in several states. The political landscape shifted as regional parties gained prominence, setting the stage for the eventual return of the Congress party under Indira Gandhi in subsequent elections.