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Why slogans are used by political parties. Mention any four successful slogans given by different political parties in various elections. |
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Answer» Slogans are used by political parties to focus public attention on some big issues. They want to attract the public attention to that issue and get them to vote for their party on that basis. These are the various successful slogans given by different political parties in various elections : (i) Garibi Hatao [Remove Poverty]: This slogan was given by Smt. Indira Gandhi led Congress Party in the Lok Sabha elections of 1971. (ii) Save Democracy : This slogan was given by Janata Party in the next Lok Sabha elections held in 1977. The party promised to undo the excesses committed during Emergency and restore civil liberties. (iii) Land to the Tiller: The Left Front used this slogan in the West Bengal Assembly elections held in 1977. (iv) Protect the Self-Respect of the Telugus : This slogan was used by N.T. Rama Rao, the leader of the Telugu Desam Party in Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections in 1983. |
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