Question

In order to form governments, it becomes necessary for political parties to attract people from different sections of society. How did different political parties realize these objectives in the
second phase after independence?

Answer 1

i) The Janata Party promised the restoration of democracy and freedom from authoritarian rule and this had helped the party to make huge gains in 1977 elections.
ii) TDP stated it will defend the honour and self-respect of Telugu people, which have been robbed away the Congress government in New Delhi.
Mr. N.T. Rama Rao alleged that state was being treated as a lower office of the Congress party. He promised various welfare measures for the poor including -
a) Midday meal scheme in government schools
b) Sale of rice at Rs 2/- per kg to the poor
c) Liquor prohibition.
iii) The protest against Hindi by DMK in Tamil Nadu was partly political and partly due to the pride that Tamilians hold about their mother tongue.
iv) The protest of Assam people was due to influx of large number of Bangladeshi immigrants into Assam. One of the negative results of the influx was heavy competition for the job opportunities. Trade and other establishments have gone into the hands of non-Assamese communities. Under these conditions Assam Gana Parishad came to power.
v) Some political parties fight for reservations to particular castes and communities. Assurance of employment is also an attractive issue to be taken up by political parties.