2009 General Elections

The 2009 General Elections marked a pivotal moment in our country's democratic history, as it constituted the 15th Lok Sabha election in India. With over 70 crore eligible voters, it was one of the largest democratic exercises in the world. The election, held in five phases from April 16 to May 13, 2009, saw a robust participation of political parties. A total of 8,070 candidates contested, 543 seats elected in single-member constituencies using first-past-the-post voting.

The Lok Sabha, India's lower house of Parliament, plays a pivotal role in the nation's governance, as its members are directly elected by the people. This election served as an opportunity for citizens to exercise their democratic rights and shape the future of the world's largest democracy. The 2009 general elections were a reflection of India's vibrant and dynamic political landscape, with many different parties and candidates competing to represent what the people wanted and hoped for.

19th April 2009

People joined the "Pledge to Vote Walk" at 7:30 am on Sunday, the 19th of April at Gandhi Statue on M.G Road, Bangalore, organized by the Let's Vote movement in association with Round Table India.

12th April 2009

People joined the "Let's Vote 5K Walk" at Government Arts College, Anantapur on April 12th.

5th April 2009

People joined the "Let's Vote 5K Walk" at Peoples Plaza at TankBund on April 5th at 7:00 am.
"Let's Vote for a Silent Walk" from VUDA Park to RK Beach in Vizag, was also conducted on April 5th, 2009, at 5 PM.

15th March 2009

People participated in the "Let's Vote" campaign at TankBund on Secreteriat end / Liberty end on March 15th at 5:30 pm.

The 2009 General Elections marked a pivotal moment in our country's democratic history, as it constituted the 15th Lok Sabha election in India. With over 70 crore eligible voters, it was one of the largest democratic exercises in the world. The election, held in five phases from April 16 to May 13, 2009, saw a robust participation of political parties. A total of 8,070 candidates contested, 543 seats elected in single-member constituencies using first-past-the-post voting.

The Lok Sabha, India's lower house of Parliament, plays a pivotal role in the nation's governance, as its members are directly elected by the people. This election served as an opportunity for citizens to exercise their democratic rights and shape the future of the world's largest democracy. The 2009 general elections were a reflection of India's vibrant and dynamic political landscape, with many different parties and candidates competing to represent what the people wanted and hoped for.

19th April 2009

People joined the "Pledge to Vote Walk" at 7:30 am on Sunday, the 19th of April at Gandhi Statue on M.G Road, Bangalore, organized by the Let's Vote movement in association with Round Table India.

12th April 2009

People joined the "Let's Vote 5K Walk" at Government Arts College, Anantapur on April 12th.

5th April 2009

People joined the "Let's Vote 5K Walk" at Peoples Plaza at TankBund on April 5th at 7:00 am.
"Let's Vote for a Silent Walk" from VUDA Park to RK Beach in Vizag, was also conducted on April 5th, 2009, at 5 PM.

15th March 2009

People participated in the "Let's Vote" campaign at TankBund on Secreteriat end / Liberty end on March 15th at 5:30 pm.

Events

Voter Awareness

Voter awareness is crucial for a healthy democracy, as informed and engaged citizens are more likely to participate in elections and make informed choices.

Voter Enrollment

It is the process by which eligible individuals sign up to participate in the electoral process by voting in elections. This is a fundamental aspect...

Media Debates

Media debates on voter awareness play a vital role in informing and educating the public about the importance of voting, the electoral process....

Partnering with Election Commession

Partnering with an election commission is a significant and responsible undertaking, often involving organizations or individuals working together with the government agency...

Voter Awareness

Voter awareness is crucial for a healthy democracy, as informed and engaged citizens are more likely to participate in elections and make informed choices.

Voter Enrollment

It is the process by which eligible individuals sign up to participate in the electoral process by voting in elections. This is a fundamental aspect...

Media Debates

Media debates on voter awareness play a vital role in informing and educating the public about the importance of voting, the electoral process...

Partnering with Election Commession

Partnering with an election commission is a significant and responsible undertaking, often involving organizations or individuals working together with the government agency...

Analysis of Population/Electors/Voters 2009 General Elections:

Particular	New eligible first time voters for 2014	% Compared to Electors	Total in Crores
Total Population	100%		115.69
Total Electors	62 %	100%	71.70
Poled Votes - Average polling % base	32 %	58%	41.70
Votes poled to INC	10%	29%	11.91
Votes poled to BJP	7%	19%	7.84
New eligible first time voters for 2014	11%	17%	14.24

Analysis of % Of Votes Secured Over Total Electors In The Constituency by The Winning MPs

Winner with % votes	No. on MPs	% to Total
< = 10	4	1%
< = 20	155	29%
< = 30	221	41%
< = 40	134	25%
< = 50	25	5%
< = 60	3	1%
< = 70	1	0%
Total	543	100%

Testimonials

The only way to pick your political side was really by talking to friends and family. Newspapers were state-controlled. TV debates were and still are not accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing people due to a lack of live subtitling of live debates. You can of course read newspapers but from my own experience and perspective, it is live debates which bring more understanding of the candidate views, persona, and how they present themselves.”

- Kalyan Raj

“I got into politics and I wasn’t given much support so it wasn’t easy to be a politician when you really didn’t know and you didn’t get the support that you need. I mean one of the challenges that I had was that you do have the double cost in order to be mobile, to incorporate your disability within the work that you do. We don’t have an accessible society out there so it is a challenge but you have to try to manage within it anyway.”