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2009 Lok Sabha elections
The 2009 Lok Sabha elections in India were held from April 16 to May 13, 2009, to elect members of the 15th Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament. This general election marked a significant phase in Indian politics, as it involved approximately 714 million eligible voters across 543 constituencies. The elections were conducted in five phases, and the voter turnout reached around 58.2%. The incumbent United Progressive Alliance (UPA), led by the Indian National Congress and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, secured a decisive victory, winning 262 seats. The opposition National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), garnered 159 seats. The elections were notable for their high-profile campaigns, technological advances in voting methods, and significant participation from regional parties.