2009 Indian general election in Chhattisgarh
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2009 Indian general election in Chhattisgarh
The 2009 Indian general election in Chhattisgarh was held in two phases on April 16 and April 23, 2009, as part of the 15th Lok Sabha elections. Chhattisgarh, a state in central India formed in 2000, consists of 11 parliamentary constituencies. The election was marked by a significant contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC), with the BJP aiming to retain its dominance in the region. High levels of voter turnout and intense political campaigning characterized the electoral landscape, which was also influenced by local issues such as development, tribal rights, and Maoist insurgency. Ultimately, the BJP secured a majority, further solidifying its political presence in the state.