Question

Congress party got most of the seats in 1952 and 1962 elections.
What does it indicate ?

Answer 1

Answer:

From 1952 to 2014, the Indian National Congress has gone through a rollercoaster ride. Through this piece, I wish to map out its journey and the factors affecting its performances.

1952 Lok Sabha Election

The Indian National Congress won 364 seats out of a total of 498.

The reason behind it: A weak Opposition, a powerful image of Jawaharlal Nehru and the Congress received strong support from almost every class especially from the upper castes, Dalits and Muslims.

1957 Lok Sabha Election

The Indian National Congress won 371 seats out of the total 494.

Answer 2

The party have more followers through this analysis of the election seats.