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1996 Indian general election was held in Maharashtra on 27 April, 2 May, and 7 May 1996. Maharashtra returns 48 MPs to the Lok Sabha.
The National Democratic Alliance consisting of BJP and Shiv Sena won 33 seats, while the Congress won 15 seats. [1]
| Party | Seats Won | Seat Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJP | 18 |  13 | |
| Shiv Sena | 15 | 10 | |
| Congress | 15 |  22 | |
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