Total Constituencies: 54
Bihar Lok Sabha Election 1998 covered all 54 parliamentary constituencies in the state. The RJD received the highest statewide vote share at 26.58% and won 17 seats, while the BJP received 24.03% of the vote and won 20 seats. The SAP won 10 seats with 15.74% of the vote.
GyanMandi provides constituency-wise election information, including candidates, votes, vote share and winning candidates. Select a constituency below to explore the detailed election results for the 1998 Lok Sabha election.
The table below shows party-wise results based on total votes received across Bihar. Vote Share is calculated across all 54 constituencies, while Vote Share on Contested is calculated only in the constituencies contested by that party.
| Party Name | Seats Contested | Seats Won | Vote Share | Vote Share on Contested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RJD | 38 | 17 | 26.58% | 36.54% |
| BJP | 32 | 20 | 24.03% | 41.92% |
| SAP | 21 | 10 | 15.74% | 38.84% |
| JD | 35 | 1 | 8.72% | 13.49% |
| INC | 21 | 5 | 7.27% | 19.82% |
| CPI | 15 | 0 | 3.40% | 11.92% |
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