1990 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election
1990 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election
The 1990 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly election was held on November 24, 1990, to elect members of the 12th Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan, India. This election was significant as it took place amid a backdrop of political instability and shifting alliances in the state. The Indian National Congress, led by Chief Minister Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, faced a formidable challenge from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which emerged as a strong contender under the leadership of Lalit Narayan Mishra. The election resulted in a hung assembly, leading to a coalition government formed by the BJP and smaller regional parties. This marked a pivotal moment in Rajasthan's political landscape, reflecting the growing influence of the BJP in Indian politics during the early 1990s.