The 5th Lok Sabha (15 March 1971 — 18 January 1977) was elected during February–March 1971.The term of the House was extended two times by one year at a time.

However, the House was dissolved after having been in existence for a period of five years, 10 months, and six days.

[1]Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister as in the previous 4th Lok Sabha.

However, INC lost 217 seats in the next 6th Lok Sabha, which was constituted after the 1977 Indian general election.

Members by political party in 5th Lok Sabha are given below[2]-