2004 Indian General Election

The 2004 Indian General Election was a nationwide vote to elect members of Parliament, determining the formation of the central government. Over several weeks, millions of citizens cast ballots for their preferred political parties. The election resulted in the Indian National Congress-led coalition, the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), defeating the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The UPA leader, Dr. Manmohan Singh, became Prime Minister. The election was notable for high voter turnout, reflecting strong democratic participation, and it reaffirmed India's commitment to democratic processes amid complex regional and national issues.