Question

The major issue which led to the formal split of the Congress Party in 196 is? 

पर्याय

• Despite, Indira Gandhi's reservations, the Syndicate nominated Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy, as the official Congress candidate for the ensuing Presidential elections.  

• Indira Gandhi retaliated the situation by encouraging Mr. V. V. Girl, the then Vice-President, to be nominated as an independent candidate. 

• During election, the then Congress President S. Nijalingappa issued a whip asking all Congress MPs. MLAs to vote for N. Sanjeeva Reddy.  

• All the above 

Answer 1

All the above

Explanation:

In 1969, a formal division in Congress occurred over the question of presidential candidate nomination:

1. The Syndicate nominated Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy as the official Congress candidate for the next Presidential elections, despite Indira Gandhi's concerns.
2. Indira Gandhi replied by supporting the then-Vice President, Mr. V.V. Giri, to run for President as an independent candidate.
3. During the election, S. Nijalingappa, the then-Congress President, issued a whip instructing all Congress MPs and MLAs to vote for N. Sanjeeva Reddy.
4. On the other hand, after discreetly supporting Mr. V. V. Giri, Prime Minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi publicly advocated for a conscience vote, allowing people to vote their hearts out.
5. As a result of this diplomatic endeavor, V.V. Giri was elected while N. Sanjeeva Reddy was defeated in the elections.
6. The defeat of N. Sanjeeva Reddy, the official Congress candidate, marked the beginning of the party's disintegration.
   i. Congress (0), sometimes known as Old Congress, is a syndicate-led organisation.
   ii. The Congress (R), often known as the New Congress, is a group of requisitionists led by Indira Gandhi.