2011 elections in India

The 2011 elections in India primarily refer to the series of state legislative assembly elections held in various states and union territories throughout the year. Notably, these elections took place in key states such as West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, between April and May 2011. The elections were significant as they were considered a litmus test for the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, led by the Indian National Congress, following economic concerns and rising inflation. The results marked a substantial shift in power dynamics, with the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) emerging victorious in West Bengal, ending 34 years of Left Front rule. Meanwhile, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) faced a major defeat in Tamil Nadu.