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1967 General Elections and State Coalitions

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What was a major reason for the large-scale disenchantment with the Congress party before the 1967 elections?

Strong emphasis on social and institutional change

A high voter turnout in the previous election

Effective communication of party policies

Corruption and lavish lifestyle of top leaders (correct)

Which aspect of the Congress party was perceived negatively by the people according to the text?

Devotion to loaves and fishes of office (correct)

High voter turnout in the elections

Emphasis on social issues during campaigns

Transparency in decision-making

What characterized the opposition parties' campaign strategy during the 1967 elections?

Focused on promoting unity within Congress

Mainly focused on defeating Congress without raising social issues (correct)

Highlighting Congress's success in previous elections

Proposing new social programs

What was the state of Congress party leadership's awareness before the 1967 elections?

Little awareness of the party's decline in public support Signup and view all the answers

How did the 1967 election turnout compare to previous elections based on the text?

It was the highest witnessed so far at 61.1% Signup and view all the answers

What was an important feature of the 1967 elections mentioned in the text?

A thousand Congressmen were denied tickets and stood as independents. Signup and view all the answers

Which group was mentioned as being ideologically promiscuous?

Lohia Socialists Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

In the 1967 elections, what was the main motivation for opposition parties to come together?

To defeat Congress. Signup and view all the answers

How did the selection of party candidates reflect factionalism in Congress during the 1967 elections?

Congressmen who were denied tickets stood against official candidates. Signup and view all the answers