Rajasthan

Rajasthan sends 25 MPs to Lok Sabha (5%). The electorate exhibits similar characteristics as Tamil Nadu. Since 1985, in every alternate state election, it has given chance to Congress and BJP to form state govts. In national elections too, the electorate follows the state election trend. In line with the trend BJP formed the state govt. in recently held elections by thumping majority under Vasundhara Raje.

Parties	1952	1957	1962	1967	1971	1977	1980	1984	1989	1991	1996	1998	1999	2004	2009
Congress	9	19	14	10	14	1	18	25	0	13	12	18	9	4	20
BJP	0	0	0	3	4	0	0	0	13	12	12	5	16	21	4
Janata Dal	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	11	0	0	0	0	0	0
Bhartiya Lok Dal	0	0	0	0	0	24	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Others	11	3	8	10	5	0	7	0	1	0	1	2	0	0	1
Total	20	22	22	23	23	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25	25

Source: Statistical Reports, Election Commission of India