Which of the following parties emerged as the largest party in the 1996 election and was invited to form a government but could not secure a majority in Lok Sabha?

Bharatiya Janata Party

The correct answer is Option (1) → Bharatiya Janata Party

In the 1996 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP emerged as the single largest party and was invited by the President to form the government. However, it could not secure a majority in the Lok Sabha, and the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led government lasted only 13 days.