Question

The split of Congress in 1969 was inevitable."" Elaborate.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The split of Congress which took place on 12 November 1969 was inevitable/unavoidable because there was a clear cut rivalry and difference of opinion in the Congress going on for a while.

This Split was that PM of India of that time, Indira Gandhi got expelled form the party due to violation of party disciplinary rules. The party got split up as a result and then Indira Gandhi set up an opposing organization, Congress.

There was already a heated competition going on for succession when Lal Bahadru Shashtri passed away.

A rivalry between Morarji Desai and Indira Gandhi. Indira was getting a backing by some seniors but the result did not come unanimous. Later when Indira won a secret ballot, then came the 4th general elections in which her ministers faced defeat. There came anti-Congress pressure groups. There were growing problems with the syndicate that Indira ignored and sidelined. This caused the major issue of conflicts of interest rising above.

Answer 2

The split of Congress in 1969 was inevitable as there was already a tension going on between the party members themselves.

• The presidential elections held in 1969 remain the considerable problem that inevitably led to the division of the Congress party in 1969.
• Although the political rivalry between Indira Gandhi and the Congressional party syndicate had been going on, at the time of the presidential election it came out in the open.
• Indira Gandhi was dismissed from the Congress Party on 12 November 1969 for allegedly breaching the necessary discipline of the political party.
• Ultimately, the party diverged with Indira Gandhi, establishing an opponent party, which became known as Congress (R).
• The President's office became vacant due to the apparent death of President Zakir Hussain. The chamber carefully managed to unanimously elect the long-time opponent, despite her created reservations.
• Sanjeeva Reddy was the presidential candidate for the official congress. Indira Gandhi, on the other hand, urged VV Giri, the then Vice President, to properly file his presidential nomination as an independent.