INC
INDIA
Indian National Congress
Social liberalism, Secularism · Founded 1885
99
Lok Sabha
of 543
31
Rajya Sabha
of 245
4
States Ruling
of 36
About the Party
India's oldest political party and the principal vehicle of the independence movement. Led by figures like Gandhi, Nehru and Indira Gandhi, it dominated Indian politics for decades post-independence. After years of decline, the party has been reviving under Rahul Gandhi's leadership.
Founded
1885
Alliance
INDIA
President
Mallikarjun Kharge
HQ
New Delhi
Type
National Party (ECI recognised)
Ideology
Social liberalism, Secularism
Lok Sabha Performance
ECI data| Year | Seats | Vote % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 99/ 543 | 21.2% |
| 2019 | 52/ 543 | 19.5% |
| 2014 | 44/ 543 | 19.3% |
| 2009 | 206/ 543 | 28.6% |
| 2004 | 145/ 543 | 26.5% |
| 1999 | 114/ 543 | 28.3% |
| 1996 | 140/ 543 | 28.8% |
| 1991 | 244/ 543 | 36.5% |
| 1989 | 197/ 543 | 39.5% |
| 1984 | 415/ 543 | 49.1% |
Lok Sabha Share (2024)
99 / 543 seats
18.2% seat share
Key Facts
- India's oldest party — founded 1885 under British rule
- Led India's independence movement under Gandhi & Nehru
- Ruled India for 54 of 77 years post-independence
- Nehru-Gandhi dynasty has led the party for most of its post-independence history
- Currently in power in Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala (2026) — and TVK's coalition partner in Tamil Nadu
States & UTs Currently Ruling (4)