Question

Who gave the strategy of ‘Non-Congressism’?

• A. Ram Manohar Lohia
• B. C. Natarajan Annadurai
• C. K. Kamaraj
• D. Karpoori Thakur

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The strategy of 'Non-Congressism' was proposed by Ram Manohar Lohia. Ram Manohar Lohia was an influential Indian political leader, known for his socialist views and advocacy for equality and justice. The concept of Non-Congressism emerged as a political strategy during the 1960s, aiming to consolidate opposition parties against the dominance of the Indian National Congress in India's political landscape. His idea was to form a united front comprising various non-Congress parties to effectively challenge the Congress party's continuous rule and influence in Indian politics.

Answer 2

The strategy of 'Non-Congressism' was given by Ram Manohar Lohia.

Additional Context:

• Concept of uniting all opposition parties against Congress dominance
• Implemented during 1967 elections leading to Congress losses in many states
• Lohia advocated for "anti-Congressism" as political philosophy
• Later evolved into broader anti-Congress fronts in Indian politics

Correct Answer: (1) Ram Manohar Lohia