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The crisis of democratic order — Syllabus

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Political Science

What The crisis of democratic order covers in Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in The crisis of democratic order

1

Background to the Crisis

  • Indira Gandhi emerged as a towering and highly popular leader after 1967.
  • Party competition became bitter and polarised during this period.
  • Relations between the government and the judiciary became tense.
2

Economic Context and Public Discontent

  • The slogan of 'garibi hatao' had raised expectations in 1971.
  • The social and economic condition did not improve much after 1971-72.
  • About eight million people crossed over the East Pakistan border into India during the Bangladesh crisis.
3

Mass Movements in Gujarat and Bihar

  • Students’ protests in Gujarat and Bihar had a strong impact on state and national politics.
  • In Gujarat, students protested against rising prices of food grains, cooking oil, and other essential commodities, and against corruption in high places.
  • The protest became widespread and led to the imposition of President’s rule in Gujarat.
4

Railway Strike and Intensifying Conflict

  • The National Coordination Committee for Railwaymen’s Struggle was led by George Fernandes.
  • It gave the call for a nationwide railway strike in May 1974.
  • The strike was about bonus and service conditions.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Emergency, democratic breakdown, and the restoration of electoral politics in India

Background to EmergencyEconomic contextProtest movementsJayaprakash Narayan and total revolutionRailway strike of 1974Conflict with judiciaryAllahabad High Court judgmentDeclaration of Emergency

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