Question

What was the electoral verdict of the Fourth General Election of 1967?!​

Answer 1

Answer:

Under the leadership of Indira Gandhi, the Indian National Congress won a fourth consecutive term in power and over 54% of the seats, while no other party won more than 10% of the votes or seats. However, the INC's victory was significantly lower than the results they had achieved in the previous three elections under Jawaharlal Nehru. By 1967, economic growth in India had slowed – the 1961–1966 Five-Year Plan gave a target of 5.6% annual growth, but the actual growth rate was 2.4%. Under Lal Bahadur Shastri, the government's popularity was boosted after India prevailed in the 1965 War with Pakistan, but this war (along with the previous 1962 War with China) had helped put a strain on the economy. Internal divisions were emerging in the Indian National Congress and its two popular leaders Nehru and Shastri had both died. Indira Gandhi had succeeded Shastri as leader, but a rift had emerged between her and Deputy Prime Minister Morarji Desai, who had been her rival in the 1966 party leadership contest.[2]

Answer 2

The 'Indian National Congress' secured a fourth consecutive time in office and more than 54 percent of seats under Indira Gandhi's rule, while other parties won not more than 10 percent of the 'votes or seats'.

Explanation:

• The INC's victory was significantly lower than the results achieved under Jawaharlal Nehru in the three previous elections.
• By 1967, India's economic growth had stalled – the Five-Year Plan from 1961 to 1966 set an annual growth target of 5.6%, but the growth rate was 2.4%.
• Under 'Lal Bahadur Shastri', the popularity of the government was increased after India won in the 1965 battle with Pakistan but this battle had supported to put a demands on the economy.
• In the 'Indian National Congress', internal divisions were growing, and its two most popular heads, Nehru and Shastri, had both died.

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