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    Detailed perspectives on developments in South Asia​​

    51 : Indian Elections 2009: The Economic Backdrop

    Bibek Debroy, Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the ISAS

    5 February 2009

    India will hold its 15th general elections in April/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 IndiaÔÇÖs vast political spectrum.