2004
Lok Sabha Election
India's General Election
543
Total Seats
58.1%
Voter Turnout
WINNER / OUTCOME
UPA (INC)
Majority Mark: 272
The 14th Lok Sabha election saw BJP's NDA coalition lose unexpectedly despite the "India Shining" campaign. Congress-led UPA, supported by Left parties externally, formed the government with Manmohan Singh as PM.
Seats Won by Party
Seat Share Distribution
2004 Election Results
| Party | Seats Won | Vote Share | Seat % |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Indian National Congress
|
145 | 26.5% | 26.7% |
|
Bharatiya Janata Party
|
138 | 22.2% | 25.4% |
|
CPI(M)
|
43 | 5.7% | 7.9% |
|
Samajwadi Party
|
36 | 4.3% | 6.6% |
|
DMK
|
16 | 1.9% | 2.9% |
|
Others
|
165 | 39.4% | 30.4% |