The World's Biggest Election

Foreign Policy by Preeti Aroon | Apr. 16, 2009 (Special Report)

(Photo) What do you call 714 million eligible voters, 5,500 candidates, 1,055 political parties, and 830,000 polling stations? Call it the world's biggest election ever, to be held in India, the world's largest democracy, beginning April 16. Full Story »

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by Fabrice Florin - Apr. 16, 2009

Interesting photo essay about the elections in India, which provide a sense of the scope and diversity of this important event. I wish there was a link to a more in-depth article, to help provide a more factual overview with more sources and context.