Who was the PM face for BJP in 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 was the ruling party in 2009?

The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) led by the Indian National Congress formed the government after winning a majority of seats, with strong results in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

How many MP were in 2009?

In the 2009 general elections, 499 out of the total 543 Parliamentary constituencies were newly delimited constituencies.

How many members are there in the Indian Parliament?

The Parliament has a sanctioned strength of 543 in Lok Sabha and 245 in Rajya Sabha including the 12 nominees from the expertise of different fields of science, culture, art and history. The Parliament meets at Sansad Bhavan in New Delhi .

Who was the CEC of India in 2009 election?

Subsequently, the President’s House announced on 4 March 2009 that CEC Gopalaswami would retire as scheduled on 20 April 2009 and Navin Chawla would take over as CEC starting 21 April 2009. It was the first time in the history of Indian politics that two different people oversaw different phases of the same election.

Who was sworn in as Prime Minister on 22 May 2009?

Singh was sworn in as Prime Minister on 22 May 2009 at the Ashoka Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan. This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it.

How many electors in India have been issued EPIC before 2009 elections?

According to the EC, 82% of the country’s electors (except those in Assam) have been issued EPIC before the 2009 election was announced. The Chief Election Commissioner of India (CEC), N. Gopalaswami, had stated on 28 December 2008, that the elections were likely to be held between April and May 2009.