The 1977 general elections in India were significant as they marked the first time the Janata Party came to power, ending the Indian National Congress's long-standing dominance. These elections were held after the end of the Emergency declared by Indira Gandhi from 1975 to 1977, which had suspended many civil liberties and political activities. The elections took place in March 1977, and the Janata Party, a coalition of several opposition parties, won a majority in the Lok Sabha. This shift in power led to Morarji Desai becoming the Prime Minister, representing a major change in India's political landscape.