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    ISAS Briefs

    Quick analytical responses to occurrences in South Asia

    107 : Indian Elections 2009 – A Return to the Centre

    Sanjaya Baru, Visiting Professor at the ISAS

    19 May 2009

    The elections to the Lower House of the Indian Parliament, Lok Sabha, have thrown up a clear mandate in favour of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), led by the Congress Party. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh becomes the second prime minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to secure a renewal of mandate after completing a full term in office.