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Question
Describe any two circumstances that favoured Indira Gandhi to become Prime Minister after the death of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
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Solution
After Lal Bahadur Shastri’s death, the Congress Syndicate chose Indira Gandhi as a compromise candidate, thinking that she would be easy to control. Her strong public image and the legacy of her father, Jawaharlal Nehru, helped her widespread support within the party and among the people.
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