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Emerging Political Trends 1977 to 2000

Telangana Board · Class 10 · Social Studies

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Return of Democracy after Emergency (1975-1985)

  • Emergency period (1975-1977) was a testing time for Indian democracy
  • 1977 elections saw the first defeat of Congress at national level
  • Formation of Janata Party by merger of opposition parties (Congress(O), Swatantra Party, Bharatiya Jan Sangh, BLD, Socialist Party)
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Emergence of Regional Aspirations

  • Three major regional movements: Andhra Pradesh (TDP), Assam (AASU), and Punjab (Akali Dal)
  • Common themes: demand for autonomy, cultural identity protection, economic grievances
  • Andhra Pradesh: NTR formed TDP (1982) on Telugu pride and welfare schemes
3

Punjab Crisis and Operation Blue Star

  • Akali Dal passed resolutions in 1978 demanding greater decentralization
  • Rise of Bhindranwale and militant Sikh separatism demanding Khalistan
  • Operation Blue Star (1984) - Army action to clear Golden Temple of militants
4

Rajiv Gandhi Era and New Initiatives (1984-1989)

  • Congress won unprecedented victory in 1984 elections after Indira Gandhi's assassination
  • Peace initiatives in Punjab, Assam, and Mizoram
  • Intervention in Sri Lanka (1987-1989) - ultimately failed

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The Emergency period ended withFrom 1989 onwardsThree major regional movements emergedThe period saw increased useDue to economic crisis

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