2009 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election

The 2009 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election was held on October 13, 2009, to elect members to the 12th Maharashtra Legislative Assembly. This election was pivotal in shaping the political landscape of the state, as it followed a significant term for the ruling coalition led by the Democratic Front. The main political parties contesting included the Indian National Congress (INC), the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and the Shiv Sena, along with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) alliance. The election witnessed a voter turnout of approximately 50%, reflecting varying levels of electoral engagement across different regions. The results led to the INC and NCP retaining power, continuing their coalition government in Maharashtra.