1984 elections in India

The 1984 elections in India, held between December 2 and December 4, marked the seventh Lok Sabha elections in the country. These elections were conducted in the aftermath of significant political turmoil, including the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984, which had a profound impact on the electoral landscape. The Indian National Congress, led by Gandhi's son Rajiv Gandhi, capitalized on the emotional wave of sympathy, securing a landslide victory and winning 404 out of 514 seats. The elections were characterized by a low voter turnout of approximately 50%, influenced by the violence and unrest across the nation. The outcome solidified Congress's dominance in Indian politics during the mid-1980s.