The Telugu Desam Party of N. T. Rama Rao, a regional political party from the state of Andhra Pradesh, was the second largest party, winning 30 seats, thus achieving the distinction of becoming the first regional party to become a national opposition party.
The Telugu Desam Party of N. T. Rama Rao, a regional political entity from Andhra Pradesh, secured 30 seats, thereby achieving distinction as the first regional party to ascend to national prominence as an opposition force.