Question

Identify the main reason for the split in Congress Party in 1969.

Options

• Change in the ideology of Congress Party.

• Dominance of the Congress syndicate.

• Difference of opinion among the opposition parties.

• Opposition parties came together.

Answer 1

Dominance of the Congress syndicate.

Explanation:

Indira Gandhi and the Syndicate had fundamental differences, which caused the Congress to split in 1969. She supported socialism and central leadership, challenging the conservative views of top Congress leaders.