Reserved seats (SC/ST) vs general: Lok Sabha 1998
Historical election results Official outcomes as published by the Election Commission of India, compiled by third parties and not verified by VotingBharat.com. Data sources
| Category | Seats | Avg turnout | Avg winner share | Avg margin | Top parties (seats) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN | 411 | 62.4% | 46.8% | 10.2% | BJP 140 INC 101 CPM 25 ADMK 16 RJD 15 SP 15 |
| SC | 85 | 62.9% | 45.3% | 9.7% | BJP 27 INC 19 TDP 5 CPM 5 SP 5 BSP 3 |
| ST | 47 | 62.8% | 46.9% | 11.3% | INC 21 BJP 15 CPI 2 IND 2 CPM 2 TDP 2 |
Averages are simple means across constituencies (each seat counts once).
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VotingBharat.com. "Reserved seats (SC/ST) vs general: Lok Sabha 1998." https://votingbharat.com/insights/reserved/lok-sabha/1998/ (accessed 23 October 2026). Data: Election Commission of India via IndiaVotes.com.