1980 Indian general election in Gujarat

The 1980 Indian general election in Gujarat was a significant political event held between January 28 and February 1, 1980, as part of the sixth general election in India. This election was conducted to elect representatives to the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament. The Indian National Congress, under the leadership of Indira Gandhi, emerged as the dominant party in Gujarat, securing a majority of the seats in the state. The election was marked by the backdrop of political turbulence following the Emergency period (1975–1977) and the subsequent Janata Party government. Voter turnout in Gujarat was noteworthy, reflecting the electorate's engagement in the democratic process. The election results reinforced Congress's resurgence in Indian politics, paving the way for a strengthened central government.