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2009 Indian general election in Assam
The 2009 Indian general election in Assam was a significant political event held to elect the state's representatives to the 15th Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. Conducted in two phases, the elections took place on April 16 and April 23, 2009, amidst a backdrop of regional political dynamics and various socio-economic issues. The Indian National Congress (INC), under the leadership of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, emerged as the dominant party, securing seven of the state's fourteen parliamentary seats. The election witnessed a high voter turnout, reflecting the populace's engagement with democratic processes. Additionally, issues such as ethnic identity, illegal immigration, and development played critical roles in the electoral discourse. The outcome reaffirmed the Congress's influence in Assam amidst a fragmented opposition, primarily represented by the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).