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Which of the following political leaders led an election campaign with the slogan "Garibi Hatao"?

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Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Indira Gandhi
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Jawaharlal Nehru
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PV Narasimha Rao
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The correct option is B Indira Gandhi
The slogan, "Garibi Hatao", which translates to ‘Remove Poverty’, was created by Indira Gandhi for the Congress Party in the 1971 elections. Through this slogan, Indira Gandhi positioned herself as a politician focused on dealing with major issues. This resonated with the masses and helped the Congress secure a landslide victory.

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