1999 Indian general election in Maharashtra

The 1999 Indian general election, held from September 5 to October 2, 1999, marked a pivotal political event in the state of Maharashtra, reflecting the broader national electoral landscape. This election was conducted to elect representatives for the 13th Lok Sabha, comprising 48 parliamentary constituencies in Maharashtra. The election was characterized by intense competition primarily between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Shiv Sena alliance and the Indian National Congress-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) coalition, with regional parties also playing significant roles. The BJP-Shiv Sena alliance emerged victorious, securing 27 seats, which facilitated the formation of a government led by Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh shortly after. The voter turnout was notable, illustrating the electorate's engagement amid a backdrop of critical issues such as economic reforms and communal tensions.