The data on vote-share shows the same broad trends, while the data on hung elections was more inconclusive. 18% of assembly elections between 1980-1985 failed to produce a clear majority winner. This figure stood at 30% in the late 1990s before dipping to 21% between 2016 and 2021.
				
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			Are voters delivering more decisive mandates?
Hindustan Times
 Are voters delivering more decisive mandates?
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