What were the reasons which led to the mid-term elections in 1980?
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Explanation:
The following reasons led to the mid-term elections in 1980 :
(i) The Janata Party government was not cohesive. There was power struggle within the party.
(ii) The Janata Party lacked direction, leadership and a common programme.
(iii) The Janata government could not bring about a fundamental change in policies from those were pursued by the Congress.
(iv)The Janata Party got split and the goverment led by Moraji Desai lost its mojority in less than 18 months and another goverment was formed by Charan Singh with Congress support but later Congress had withdrawn its support.
Answer:
In 1980, there were several reasons why Janata's party and again congress led by Indira Gandhi were defeated by the 1980 mid-term elections, which returned to power by winning 353 seats;
Explanation:
1. Janata Party lacked leadership, direction and shared agenda. They disagreed and did not conduct their actions together. They were busy talking.
2. The government of the Janata Party was unable to bring about a major change in congressional policy. They did not create a more cohesive alternative.
3. The Janata Party and Morarji Desai's government split in less than 18 months lost a majority.
4. Because of the support of the Congress Party, Charan Singh Government was formed which later decided to retire its support for Charan Singh's resignation in a period of four months.