Question

Have a discussion on how price rise affects the political fortunes of the political parties.

Answer 1

Price rises reduce people’s purchasing power, especially when essential goods become more expensive. Voters may blame the government, while opposition parties can organise protests and present themselves as alternatives. The economic crisis and price rises before the 1967 elections fuelled public unrest and hurt the Congress. The effect is not automatic: a government’s response and the wider political situation also influence voters’ judgement.