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    50 : Indian Elections 2009: Why the ‘Y’ Factor Matters

    Paranjoy Guha Thakurta

    5 February 2009

    India will hold its 15th general elections from 16 April to 13 May 2009. The elections will take place in challenging circumstances. A variety of cross-cutting political, security, economic and socio-cultural issues will influence the elections. The exercise will be impacted by multiple parties, personalities and positions from India’s vast political spectrum.