10 Questions
What was a major reason for the large-scale disenchantment with the Congress party before the 1967 elections?
Corruption and lavish lifestyle of top leaders
Which aspect of the Congress party was perceived negatively by the people according to the text?
Devotion to loaves and fishes of office
What characterized the opposition parties' campaign strategy during the 1967 elections?
Mainly focused on defeating Congress without raising social issues
What was the state of Congress party leadership's awareness before the 1967 elections?
Little awareness of the party's decline in public support
How did the 1967 election turnout compare to previous elections based on the text?
It was the highest witnessed so far at 61.1%
What was an important feature of the 1967 elections mentioned in the text?
A thousand Congressmen were denied tickets and stood as independents.
Which group was mentioned as being ideologically promiscuous?
Lohia Socialists
What led to a continuous power struggle within all levels of Congress leadership according to Zareer Masani?
The support of dominant groups by the central leadership.
In the 1967 elections, what was the main motivation for opposition parties to come together?
To defeat Congress.
How did the selection of party candidates reflect factionalism in Congress during the 1967 elections?
Congressmen who were denied tickets stood against official candidates.
Explore the impact of the fourth general elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies in February 1967 on Indian politics. Learn about the features, disenchantment with Congress party, and the emergence of state coalitions during this period.
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