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Who led the movement called 'Nyaya Yudh' (Struggle for Justice) and formed a new party, Lok Dal?
Who led the movement called 'Nyaya Yudh' (Struggle for Justice) and formed a new party, Lok Dal?
What was the main promise made by Chaudhary Devi Lal during the election campaign?
What was the main promise made by Chaudhary Devi Lal during the election campaign?
How many seats did Lok Dal and its partners win in the State Assembly?
How many seats did Lok Dal and its partners win in the State Assembly?
What was the main reason for the people's dissatisfaction with the existing government?
What was the main reason for the people's dissatisfaction with the existing government?
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What was the significance of Lok Dal winning a clear majority in the Assembly?
What was the significance of Lok Dal winning a clear majority in the Assembly?
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Who led the movement called 'Nyaya Yudh' (Struggle for Justice) in Haryana in 1987?
Who led the movement called 'Nyaya Yudh' (Struggle for Justice) in Haryana in 1987?
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What was the main promise made by Chaudhary Devi Lal during the election campaign?
What was the main promise made by Chaudhary Devi Lal during the election campaign?
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What was the name of the front formed by opposition parties against the Congress in the 1987 elections?
What was the name of the front formed by opposition parties against the Congress in the 1987 elections?
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How many seats did Lok Dal and its allies win in the State Assembly?
How many seats did Lok Dal and its allies win in the State Assembly?
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What was the ruling party in Haryana before the 1987 State assembly election?
What was the ruling party in Haryana before the 1987 State assembly election?
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Study Notes
Nyaya Yudh Movement and Lok Dal
- Chaudhary Devi Lal led the movement called 'Nyaya Yudh' (Struggle for Justice) and formed a new party, Lok Dal.
- The main promise made by Chaudhary Devi Lal during the election campaign was to provide free electricity and water to the farmers.
1987 State Assembly Election
- Lok Dal and its partners won 76 seats in the State Assembly.
- The opposition parties formed a front against the Congress in the 1987 elections, known as the Lok Dal-led opposition front.
- The ruling party in Haryana before the 1987 State assembly election was the Congress.
Significance of Lok Dal's Victory
- The significance of Lok Dal winning a clear majority in the Assembly was that it marked a shift in power and brought an end to the Congress's rule in Haryana.
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Test your knowledge of Haryana State assembly election in 1987 with this quiz. Explore the political landscape, key players, and significant events that shaped this historic election. Challenge yourself with questions about Chaudhary Devi Lal's Nyaya Yudh movement and the formation of Lok Dal party, as well as the dynamics between the Congress party and the opposition. Dive into the electoral history of Haryana and see how much you know about this pivotal moment in the state's political history.
