Class 12 Political Science - Chapter 5: Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress System
Explore the political crisis of 1967, the split in Congress, and Indira Gandhi’s rise in Class 12 Political Science Chapter 5. Understand India’s shifting democratic landscape.
Overview
This chapter examines the political developments of the late 1960s and 1970s that challenged the dominance of the Congress Party. It covers internal party conflicts, the rise of opposition forces, the 1967 elections, and the return of Congress under Indira Gandhi.
Why This Chapter Matters
This phase reveals how Indian democracy matured through competitive politics, splits in dominant parties, emergence of coalition governments, and the centralisation of power during and after the Emergency.
Real-Life Applications
- Analyzing the 1967 general elections and their impact on Indian politics.
- Understanding the Congress split of 1969 and the rise of Indira Gandhi’s leadership.
- Studying the dynamics of coalition politics and regional party growth.
Skills You Will Learn
- Interpreting election data and political shifts over time.
- Evaluating leadership strategies and ideological shifts within parties.
- Understanding how political institutions adapt to fragmentation and popular movements.
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Practice Test
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Flashcards
A: The Congress lost power in several states, marking the end of its one-party dominance and rise of coalitions.
A: Due to ideological and leadership differences between the old guard (Syndicate) and Indira Gandhi.
A: Through populist policies, strong leadership, and decisive actions like bank nationalization and the 1971 war victory.
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