Past General Election Alliances of Congress (before 2004)
| Election Year | Prime Minister Candidate | Parties |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Indira Gandhi | Indian National Congress (Indira) Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1980 | Indira Gandhi | Indian National Congress (Indira) Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 1984 | Rajiv Gandhi | Indian National Congress |
| 1989 | None | |
| 1991 | P. V. Narasimha Rao | INC+ |
| 1998 | None | Indian National Congress Kerala Congress (Mani) |
| 1999 | None | Indian National Congress (Indira) Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
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