Indian National Congress
INCThe Indian National Congress (INC), commonly known as Congress, is one of the two major political parties in India. Founded in 1885, it led the Indian independence movement and dominated post-independence politics for decades under Nehru-Gandhi dynasty leadership.
Election Performance (2004–2024)
SEATS WON
VOTE SHARE (%)
Complete Election History
| Year | Election | Seats Won | Total | Vote % | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Lok Sabha | 415 | 543 | 49.1% | ✓ Won |
| 1989 | Lok Sabha | 197 | 543 | 39.5% | ✗ Opposition |
| 1991 | Lok Sabha | 244 | 543 | 36.5% | ⚖ Coalition |
| 1996 | Lok Sabha | 140 | 543 | 28.8% | ⚖ Coalition |
| 1998 | Lok Sabha | 141 | 543 | 25.8% | ✗ Opposition |
| 1999 | Lok Sabha | 114 | 543 | 28.3% | ✗ Opposition |
| 2004 | Lok Sabha | 145 | 543 | 26.5% | ⚖ Coalition |
| 2009 | Lok Sabha | 206 | 543 | 28.6% | ✓ Won |
| 2014 | Lok Sabha | 44 | 543 | 19.5% | ✗ Opposition |
| 2019 | Lok Sabha | 52 | 543 | 19.5% | ✗ Opposition |
| 2024 | Lok Sabha | 99 | 543 | 21.2% | ✗ Opposition |
Manifesto Delivery Tracker
Status of key policy promises
Key Milestones & History
Founded by Allan Octavian Hume
Mahatma Gandhi takes leadership; mass movement begins
India gains independence; Congress forms first govt under Nehru
Congress splits; Indira Gandhi leads "New Congress"
Emergency imposed (1975-77); controversial period
Rajiv Gandhi wins historic 415 seats after Indira assassination
Economic liberalization under PV Narasimha Rao
UPA coalition wins; Sonia Gandhi declines PM; Manmohan Singh becomes PM
UPA wins second term with 206 seats
Historic loss: 44 seats; drops to Opposition
52 seats; Rahul Gandhi resigns as president
99 seats; significant recovery in Opposition