2009 Indian general election in Uttarakhand

The 2009 Indian general election in Uttarakhand was conducted as part of the 15th Lok Sabha elections, held in April and May 2009. Uttarakhand, a state in northern India, participated in this nationwide electoral exercise to choose its representatives for the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s Parliament. A total of five parliamentary constituencies were contested in Uttarakhand, with the election witnessing a significant battle primarily between the Indian National Congress (INC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and several regional parties. The election was marked by a high voter turnout and a focus on local issues such as development, infrastructure, and the impact of the 2008 economic crisis. Ultimately, the BJP secured a decisive victory, winning all five seats in the state.