A Presentation on Parliamentary

Elections in India (Elections 2009)

 Introduction to Elections
Elections are necessary in the democratic
country like India.
Elections is the process of decision-
making of the people to select their
representatives
It is the proper way by which peoples
representative is selected and holds the
formal office.
 Selection of candidates by
parties
All parties have their own rules and procedures in
selecting a candidate.
Political parties select first their old members as a
candidate because of their experience.
If the person is from a political family background
then he is easily selected as a candidate in elections.
As we know that in congress the candidate selection
is done by the Gandhi family.
They also checks that if the new candidate is
selected than what is his image in his area. Either he
wins the elections or not.
 There are many national and
regional parties in the elections
2009 but the battle is between the
main two parties.
Bhartiya Janata Party
Indian National Congress
List of National Political Parties
Name of Party Symbol

Indian National Congress INC Hand

Bhartiya Janata Party BJP Lotus

Bahujan Samaj Party BSP Elephant

Communist Party of India CPI Ears of Corn and

Sickle
Communist Party of India CPIM Hammer Sickle and
Star
Nationalist Congress Party NCP Clock

Rastriya Janata Dal RJD Hurricane Lamp

Dynamics of Political Parties
Dynamics plays an important role in politics. Its creates a image over
the people whether to vote or not. Let see what dynamics parties play
in election 2009.
Congress has earlier taken the mission of “Garibi Hatao” but due to an
increase in prices of each they had taken the slogan “Jai ho” for
development of nation.
Congress had put forward his young leader Rahul Gandhi which makes
efforts to encourage youth to come forward and join the politics.
BJP on the other hand have some dynamics like that if they come in
power, will raise the income tax limit of the individuals to Rs. 3 lakhs.
Samajwadi party put dynamics on the growth of the farmers, increase
in agricultural facilities, etc.
Many regional political parties put forward their cultural dynamics and
win in a particular area or state.
Also the cultural dynamics of political party RJD goes in wrong direction
in Bihar and the people support the development, which is done by
Nitish Kumar.
 Election Campaigning
Election campaigning is a process where
political parties put their candidates
forward to reach to the heart of the voter.
The official campaign lasts at least 2
weeks from the drawing up of the list of
nominated candidates, and officially ends
48 hours before polling closes.
Different ways of Campaigning
Candidates use banners, posters and music.
Parties makes it own slogan and do election
campaigning.
Nowadays SMS facility is also used to do
campaigning.
Many candidates launch their own website
to attract voters of urban area.
Some candidates make a road show in
chariots and attracts the voters.
 Factors affecting election
campaigning
Rahul Gandhi’s encouraged youth to join
politics has affected the election
campaigning of other parties.
The inflation some how affect the
elections.
Terrorist activities are affecting election
campaigning much because every big
leader fears from the attack and do
meeting with full tight security.
Thank You