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What are the reasons that led to a mid-term election in 1980? |
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Answer» The Indira Gandhi led government lost the election in 1977. The Janata Party formed the government under Morarji Desai. The government was a coalition among multiple parties and leaders that have led agitations and protests against the Emergency. There was a conflict in the party due to differing ideological and policy views among the leaders. The Janata Party split and the government that was led by Morarji Desai lost its majority in less than 18 months. Another government headed by Charan Singh was formed on the support of the Congress party but the Congress party later decided to withdraw its support. This caused the Charan Singh government to fall within four months. Therefore, fresh Lok Sabha elections were held in January 1980. The Janata Party suffered a large defeat while the Congress under Indira Gandhi won the majority of the seats and formed the government. |
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