1977 elections in India

[5] Jammu & Kashmir National Conference, newly revived from the former Plebiscite Front, won an overwhelming majority and re-elected Sheikh Abdullah as the Chief Minister.

[6] Source:[7] The sixth legislative assembly election of Tamil Nadu was held on June 10, 1977.

M. G. Ramachandran (M.G.R), the AIADMK founder and a leading Tamil film actor, was sworn in as Chief Minister for the first time.

The election was a four cornered contest between the AIADMK, DMK, the Indian National Congress (INC) and the Janata Party.

Karunanidhi had been at odds with Indira Gandhi over his opposition to Emergency and allied with Janata Party founded by Jayaprakash Narayan.

Election map of results based on parties. Colours are based on the results table on the left