Who won Lok Sabha election 2009?
Manmohan Singh became the first Prime Minister since Jawaharlal Nehru in 1962 to be re-elected after completing a full five-year term. The UPA was able to put together a comfortable majority with support from 322 of the 543 elected members.
Who Won 15th Lok Sabha election?
Members of the 15th Lok Sabha were elected during the 2009 general election in India. It was dissolved on 18 May 2014 by President Pranab Mukherjee. Indian National Congress-led United Progressive Alliance won 44 more seats than the previous 14th Lok Sabha.
Who ruled Tamilnadu in 2009?
After counting on 16 May 2009, the results to everyone surprise, showed the DMK and its allies, Indian National Congress and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi, winning in a landslide victory, securing 27 out of 39 seats.
Who is the Speaker of 15th Lok Sabha?
List of speakers
No. | Name | Tenure |
---|---|---|
14 | Somnath Chatterjee | 31 May 2009 |
15 | Meira Kumar | 4 June 2014 |
16 | Sumitra Mahajan | 17 June 2019 |
17 | Om Birla | Incumbent |
Who is Tamil Nadu first CM?
Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu
No. | Name (Birth–Death) | Term of office |
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Time in Office | ||
1 | C. N. Annadurai (1909–1969) | 20 days |
Acting | V. R. Nedunchezhiyan (1920–2000) | 7 days |
2 | M. Karunanidhi (1924–2018) | 6 years, 355 days |
What was the result of the Indian general elections 2009?
The general elections 2009 lasted from 16 April to 13 May, and resulted in the Indian National Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) forming the government at the centre. But buried in the overwhelming and seemingly dull pile of numbers are some sparkling bits of trivia that are worth a look. Here’s a compilation:
What happened in the 15th Lok Sabha election of 2009?
In the 15th Lok Sabha in 2009 it was the Congress and its allies to stay in power, and on the other hand it was the Left parties, the BJP, and the Trinamul Congress alliance, while many other regional parties became allies to various national-level parities. The election was to be one of its kind due to the large turnout expected in 2009.
When were the last Lok Sabha elections held in India?
The previous elections were held in May 2004 and the term of the 14th Lok Sabha would have naturally expired on 1 June 2009. Elections are organised by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and are normally held in multiple phases to better handle the large electorate and security concerns. The 2009 elections were held in five phases.
How much money was allocated for the Lok Sabha polls?
^ “Rs 1120 crore allocated for Lok Sabha polls”. The Times of India. 16 February 2009. Archived from the original on 19 February 2009. Retrieved 13 June 2009.