2009 Indian general election in Punjab
2009 Indian general election in Punjab
The 2009 Indian general election in Punjab was a pivotal event held between April 16 and May 13, 2009, as part of the 15th Lok Sabha elections in India. Punjab, a significant state in northern India, played a crucial role in shaping the national electoral landscape. The election involved the selection of 13 parliamentary constituencies. The Indian National Congress (INC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were the primary political contenders, alongside regional parties like the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC). The election was marked by issues such as agriculture, economic challenges, and social concerns related to the state’s demographic composition. Ultimately, the Congress party secured a substantial representation, reflecting the electorate's priorities and political dynamics of the region.