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Telangana Board · Class 10 · Social Studies

Emerging Political Trends 1977 to 2000 topics: Return of Democracy After the Emergency, 1977 Elections and the Janata Party, Federal Tensions and Article.

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Topics in Emerging Political Trends 1977 to 2000

1

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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Political change in India from the end of Emergency to the rise of coalition politics, regional assertions, communal tensions, and economic liberalisation

Return of democracy after Emergency1977 elections and Janata PartyNeelam Sanjeeva ReddyFederal tensions and President's RuleRegional aspirationsAndhra Pradesh and TDPAssam movement and AASUPunjab agitation

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