Why was the year 1967 considered a landmark year in India’s politica

1.	Why was the year 1967 considered a landmark year in India’s political and electoral history? Explain.
Answer» The fourth general election was held in 1967 for the first time without Nehru: 1. The election verdict was not in favor of Congress and results jolted the Congress both at the national and state levels. 2. Half the ministers in Indira Gandhi’s cabinet were defeated including K. Kamaraj in Tamilnadu, S.K. Patil in Maharashtra, Atulya Ghosh in West Bengal, K.B. Sahay in Bihar. 3. Congress did not lose the majority in seven states only but two other states also prevented it to form the government due to defections. 4. For the first time, any non-Congress party secured the majority in any state and in other eight states, different non-Congress parties formed the coalitions.

Why was the year 1967 considered a landmark year in India’s political and electoral history? Explain.

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The fourth general election was held in 1967 for the first time without Nehru:

1. The election verdict was not in favor of Congress and results jolted the Congress both at the national and state levels.

2. Half the ministers in Indira Gandhi’s cabinet were defeated including K. Kamaraj in Tamilnadu, S.K. Patil in Maharashtra, Atulya Ghosh in West Bengal, K.B. Sahay in Bihar.

3. Congress did not lose the majority in seven states only but two other states also prevented it to form the government due to defections.

4. For the first time, any non-Congress party secured the majority in any state and in other eight states, different non-Congress parties formed the coalitions.

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