1979 in India

In 1979, India experienced significant political and social shifts marked by both domestic challenges and international dynamics. The year was characterized by increasing turmoil in the wake of the Emergency (1975–1977), with the reinstated government of Prime Minister Morarji Desai facing instability and factional disputes. In January, the influential Janata Party, a coalition of several opposition groups, lost ground as economic issues and governance struggles intensified. Notably, the Indian economy contended with high inflation and a looming energy crisis. Moreover, 1979 witnessed substantial developments in India's scientific community, exemplified by advancements in space technology. The year concluded with rising political dissent, setting the stage for future electoral upheaval.