1999 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election

The 1999 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election was conducted in the Indian state of Karnataka to elect representatives for 224 seats in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Held in two phases on February 20 and February 24, 1999, the election witnessed a robust contest among major political parties, including the Indian National Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Janata Dal (United). The Congress Party, under the leadership of S. M. Krishna, emerged victorious, securing 132 seats, which enabled it to form the government. This election marked a significant shift in the state's political landscape, highlighting the consolidation of the Congress in the southern region amidst a backdrop of changing electoral dynamics.