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Emerging Political Trends 1977 to 2000 — Revision Notes
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Emerging Political Trends 1977 to 2000 revision notes for Telangana Board Class 10 Social Studies: 4 topics in quick points.
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Return of Democracy After the Emergency
- The period from 1975 to 1985 was a testing time for Indian democracy.
- It began with the Emergency, when basic democratic rights were denied, and ended with the Congress victory led by Rajiv Gandhi.
- Even though Congress ruled at both the beginning and the end, this period saw the rise of strong alternatives to Congress at the Centre and in the States.
2
1977 Elections and the Janata Party
- Elections were announced in January 1977, catching everyone by surprise.
- Indira Gandhi released political prisoners and removed censorship and other restrictions.
- The Congress (O), Swatantra Party, Bharatiya Jan Sangh, Bharatiya Lok Dal, and Socialist Party merged to form the Janata Party.
3
Federal Tensions and Article 356
- The victorious Janata Party dismissed nine Congress state governments.
- The Congress later dismissed Janata and non-Congress governments in nine states after returning to power in 1980.
- These actions weakened federal principles.
4
Regional Aspirations: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Punjab
- Regional movements grew because many people felt neglected by the Centre.
- Andhra Pradesh movement was based on Telugu pride and self-respect.
- Assam movement combined ethnic, cultural, and economic grievances.
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