1989 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election

The 1989 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election was held on 2 January 1989 to elect members of the 11th Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu, India. This election was marked by intense political rivalry, primarily between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). The DMK, led by M. Karunanidhi, contested the elections after a period of significant political turmoil, including the demise of former Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran. The elections resulted in a decisive victory for the DMK, which won 151 out of 234 seats, enabling Karunanidhi to return as Chief Minister. This election was notable for its role in reshaping Tamil Nadu's political landscape, emphasizing the state's shifting party dynamics and electoral trends.