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    Detailed perspectives on developments in South Asia​​

    60 : Indian Elections 2009: Where are Economic Reforms Headed?

    Bibek Debroy, Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the ISAS

    28 April 2009

    India is holding its 15th general elections from 16 April to 13 May 2009. The elections are taking place in challenging circumstances. A variety of cross-cutting political, security, economic and socio-cultural issues are influencing the elections. The exercise is impacted by multiple parties, personalities and positions from India's vast political spectrum.