1996 Indian general election in Gujarat

The 1996 Indian General Election in Gujarat was a key electoral event held alongside the seventh Lok Sabha elections, which took place from April 27 to May 7, 1996. This election was significant in the context of Gujarat's political landscape, as it marked a period of considerable turbulence and alignment among various political factions. The Indian National Congress (INC) sought to regain its foothold after a succession of electoral defeats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aimed to consolidate its emerging dominance in the state. Voter turnout in Gujarat was approximately 55%, reflecting active political engagement among the electorate. Ultimately, the election results reaffirmed the BJP's influence, leading to a series of developments that shaped Gujarat's political narrative in subsequent years.