1977 Elections

The elections of 1977 was a watershed in the history of independent India as it not only put to test the resolve of people to uphold democracy but also ensured the transfer of power by peaceful means from one party to another through the electoral verdict. The election results ensured a chastising defeat for the Congress led by Mrs. Indira Gandhi and a victory for opposition forces that came together to form the Janata Party.

Morarji Desai, headed four party Janata Government for about two years (1977–79). Technically, it was not a coalition because its four constituents had agreed to merge and fought the elections on a single manifesto and on a share symbol.