Monthly Archives: May 2009

Google Creates India Loksabha Elections 2009 Website

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Harshad Oak

Google and Hindustan Times have created a very useful site where you can get the latest election news, MP profiles, constituency statistics, candidate quotes, polling booth locations and more, all personalized to your location. Just specify your city or town, … Continue reading →

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Voter Apathy Or Election Commission Incompetence?

Posted on May 2, 2009 by Harshad Oak

At just 40%, Pune saw it’s worst ever voter turnout for the Loksabha elections. Mumbai was slightly better at 44%. The dismal voter turnout numbers have shocked most of educated India. Political leaders are smirking on TV saying things like … Continue reading →

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