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Explain any three causes of the split in the Congress Party in 1969.

Or

Explain the circumstances that led to the mid-term elections in 1980.

Answer:

Cause of split in the Congress Party in 1969:

(i) Differences between Indira and the Syndicate

(ii) Nomination of N. Sanjeev Reddy as official candidate for the post of President of India in 1969, which was against the wishes of Indira Gandhi.

(iii) Revolutionary steps taken by Indira Gandhi were not welcomed by the old Congress leaders.

(iv) Indira Gandhi supported V. V. Giri as an independent candidate for the post of President of India.

(v) The defeat of N. Sanjeev Reddy led to the split of the Congress Party.

Or

Circumstances that led to the mid-term election in 1980:

(i) The opposition to emergency could not keep the Janta Party together for a long time. The Janta Party lacked direction leadership and a common programme.

(ii) Janta party government could not bring about a fundamental change in policies from those pursued by the Congress earlier.

(iii) There was a split in the Janta Party and the government which was led by Morarji Desai lost its majority in less than 18 months.

(iv) Another government headed by Charan Singh was formed on the assurance of the support of the Congress Party. But the Congress Party later decided to withdraw its support with the result that Charan Singh Government resigned just after four months.