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