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Why were the fifth General Elections held one year earlier in 1971 instead of 1972? Explain any two reasons. - Political Science

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Why were the fifth General Elections held one year earlier in 1971 instead of 1972? Explain any two reasons.

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The fifth General Elections were held in 1971 rather than 1972 for the following reasons:

  1. Indira Gandhi's government was reduced to a minority due to a schism in the Congress. However, her government continued in power because of the issue-based backing of a few other parties, including the CPI and the DMK.
  2. During this time, the government worked hard to showcase its socialist credentials. This was also when Indira Gandhi aggressively suggested implementing existing land reform laws and undertook additional land ceilings.
  3. Her government urged the dissolution of the Lok Sabha in December 1970 to reduce her reliance on other parties, improve her party's position in Parliament, and seek a popular mandate for her programs. The fifth Lok Sabha elections were conducted in February 1971.
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