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प्रश्न
What does the term ‘syndicate’ mean in the context of the Congress party of the sixties? What role did the Syndicate play in the Congress party?
उत्तर
Syndicate was a group of powerful and influential leaders from within the Congress:
- Syndicate was led by K. Kamraj, former chief minister of Tamilnadu and the then president of Congress party. It also includes some powerful leaders like S.K. Patil, S. Nijalingappa, N. Sanjeeva Reddy and Atulya Ghosh.
- In the sixties, Syndicate played a decisive role by installing both Lai Bahadur Shastri and Indira Gandhi as a Prime Minister.
- Syndicate played decisive say in Indira Gandhi’s first council of Ministers and formation and implementation of policies.
- After a split, two groups in Congress were created i.e. Congress (O), led by Syndicate and Congress (R), led by Indira Gandhi.
- Congress (R), won popularity after 1971 and Syndicate lost power and prestige.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
How should a political party resolve its internal differences? Here are some suggestions. Think of each and list out their advantages and shortcomings?
- Follow the footsteps of the party president
- Listen to the majority group
- Secret ballot voting on every issue
- Consult the senior and experienced leaders of the party
Discuss the major issue which led to the formal split of the Congress Party in 1969.
The factional rivalry between the Syndicate and Indira Gandhi came in the open ______
Shastri was the country’s Prime Minister from ______
The chairman of the drafting committee of the Constituent Assembly was ______
The use of the English language was strongly opposed by the ______
Match the following:
| (a) | Syndicate | (i) | An elected representative leaving the party on whose ticket she/he has been elected. |
| (b) | Defection | (ii) | A catchy phrase that attracts public attention |
| (c) | Slogan | (iii) | Parties with different ideological positions coming together to oppose Congress and its policies |
| (d) | Anti-Congressism | (iv) | A group of powerful and influential leaders within the Congress |
Which of the following were the factors which led to the popularity of Indira Gandhi's Government in the early 1970s?
- Socialist credentials became the main project during this period.
- Indira Gandhi campaigned to implement land reform legislation and land ceiling legislation.
- She ended her dependence on other political parties by strengthening her party's position and recommended the dissolution of Lok Sabha in December 1970.
The major issue which led to the formal split of the Congress Party in 196 is?
Indira Gandhi had to deal with the ______, a group of powerful and influential leaders from within the______.
Assertion (A): The real challenge to Indira Gandhi came not from the opposition but from within her own party.
Reason (R): She had to deal with the ‘Syndicate’, a group of powerful and influential leaders from within Congress.
Why is the Presidential election in 1969 in India considered 'Historical'?
Assertion (A): In 1969 the Congress Party faced a split.
Reason (R): Factional rivalry existed between the Congress Syndicate and Indira Gandhi.
Highlight any two reasons for the split in the Congress Party in 1969.
