2009 Indian general election in Goa

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Indian general election in Goa, 2009
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 2004April–May 2009 2014  

2 seats
Turnout55.29%
 First partySecond party
 
Party UPA NDA
Seats won11
Seat changeSteady2.svgSteady2.svg
Percentage22.60%44.78%

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2009 Indian general election in Goa

The 2009 Indian general election in Goa, occurred for 2 seats in the state. Both UPA and NDA won one seat each.

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References

  1. 1 2 "General Election 2009 - Election Commission of India" . Retrieved 27 August 2021.