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Why did Indira Gandhi government devalue the Indian Rupee in 1967? |
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Answer» Indira Gandhi government devalued Indian rupee to check economic crisis of 1967. Consequently, one US dollar could be purchased for less than 5 after devaluation, it cost more than 7. 1. The economic situation triggered a price rise. 2. People started a protest against the increase in prices of essential commodities and unemployment etc. 3. The Communist and Socialist parties launched struggle to avail greater equality. |
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