2009 Indian general election in Tamil Nadu

The 2009 Indian general election in Tamil Nadu was conducted as part of the nationwide elections held in April–May 2009 to elect members of the 15th Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament. In Tamil Nadu, the election took place in two phases, on April 23 and April 30, 2009. The state witnessed a significant contest primarily between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) alliance and the AIADMK-led coalition. The DMK, under the leadership of Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi, retained its dominance, securing 18 out of the 39 parliamentary seats in the state. The elections were marked by high voter turnout and extensive campaign activities, reflecting the political engagement of Tamil Nadu's electorate. The elections were also influenced by various socio-economic issues, including caste dynamics and regional development.