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प्रश्न
Why is the Presidential election in 1969 in India considered 'Historical'?
उत्तर
The formal split in Congress occurred in 1969 on the issue of candidate nomination during presidential elections:
- Despite Indira Gandhi's reservations, the Syndicate chose Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy as the official Congress candidate for the forthcoming Presidential elections. Indira Gandhi responded to the situation by encouraging Mr. V.V. Giri, the then-Vice President, to run as an independent candidate.
- During the election, then-Congress President S. Nijalingappa issued a whip in which he asked all Congress MPs to vote. MLAs are expected to vote for N. Sanjeeva Reddy.
- After silently supporting V.V. Giri, Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi openly called for a conscience vote so that people could vote the way they wanted.
- Because of this diplomatic effort, V.V. Giri won the elections, and N. Sanjeeva Reddy was defeated.
- The defeat of the formal Congress candidate, N. Sanjeeva Reddy, formalised the party's split into two:
(a) Congress (O), a syndicate-led organization known as Old Congress.
(b) Congress (R), also known as the New Congress, is a group of requisitionists led by Indira Gandhi.
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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
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?
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.
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.
