Question

The Emergency imposed on the country gave a strong reason for major political parties to come together and fight against the Indian National Congress, to prevent India from sliding into single party democracy and end the historic electoral victory of Congress.
Which parties came together and formed the Janata Party alliance?

• A. Bharatiya Lok Dal
• B. Swatantra Party
• C. Indian National Congress
• D. Socialist Party

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Socialist Party

The Emergency gave a strong reason for major political parties to come together and fight against the Indian National Congress, to prevent India from sliding into single party democracy and end the historic electoral victory of Congress. Parties like the Congress(Organisation), Swatantra Party, Bharatiya Jan Sangh, Bharatiya Lok Dal and the Socialist Party merged and formed the Janata Party alliance. Other opposition parties, like the DMK, the Shiromani Akali Dal or SAD and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) remained as separate parties. Still, they extended their support for the anti-Congress mission.