Question

Who proposed in 1963 that all senior Congressmen should resign from office to make way for younger party workers?

• A. S. Nijalingappa
• B. V.V. Giri
• C. K. Kamaraj
• D. Indira Gandhi

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

In 1963, K. Kamaraj, a significant figure in Indian politics and a senior leader within the Indian National Congress, proposed an influential strategy aimed at rejuvenating the party's leadership. This proposal is popularly known as the "Kamaraj Plan." The essence of the plan was for all senior Congressmen to resign from their positions of power to make way for younger party workers, thereby infusing fresh ideas and energy into the party's leadership. This move was intended to strengthen the party and increase its appeal to the younger generation of the time. 

Thus, the correct answer to the question is: K. Kamaraj.

Answer 2

The leader who proposed in 1963 that senior Congressmen should resign to make way for younger workers was K. Kamaraj.

Additional Context:

• Known as the "Kamaraj Plan" to revitalize the Congress party
• Led to resignation of several senior leaders including Nehru's cabinet ministers
• Kamaraj himself resigned as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to implement this
• Part of organizational reforms after 1962 China war setbacks

Correct Answer: (3) K. Kamaraj