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What was a major reason for the large-scale disenchantment with the Congress party before the 1967 elections?
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?
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?
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?
What was the state of Congress party leadership's awareness before the 1967 elections?
How did the 1967 election turnout compare to previous elections based on the text?
How did the 1967 election turnout compare to previous elections based on the text?
What was an important feature of the 1967 elections mentioned in the text?
What was an important feature of the 1967 elections mentioned in the text?
Which group was mentioned as being ideologically promiscuous?
Which group was mentioned as being ideologically promiscuous?
What led to a continuous power struggle within all levels of Congress leadership according to Zareer Masani?
What led to a continuous power struggle within all levels of Congress leadership according to Zareer Masani?
In the 1967 elections, what was the main motivation for opposition parties to come together?
In the 1967 elections, what was the main motivation for opposition parties to come together?
How did the selection of party candidates reflect factionalism in Congress during the 1967 elections?
How did the selection of party candidates reflect factionalism in Congress during the 1967 elections?
