Question

All the popular and powerful leaders of Indian politics lost their prestige after the split in Congress after:

• A. 1969
• B. 1971
• C. 1972
• D. 1970

Hint:

The 1969 Congress split had long-lasting effects on Indian politics, weakening the influence of established party leaders and shifting power to new factions led by Indira Gandhi.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The split in the Indian National Congress in 1969 significantly impacted the standing of many prominent political leaders within the party. The factionalism that followed weakened their influence, particularly the Congress Syndicate leaders, who had once been the party's powerbrokers.
Aftermath of the Split: The Congress split resulted in the formation of two factions: Congress (O) and Congress (R), with Indira Gandhi’s leadership becoming dominant. The split reshaped the political dynamics of the Congress party.