Which of these statements about the 1967 elections is/are correct ?

• Congress won the Lok Sabha elections but lost the Assembly elections in many states.
• Congress lost both Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.
• Congress lost majority in the Lok Sabha but formed a coalition government with the support of some other parties.
• Congress retained power at the Centre with an increased majority.

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(b) Indira Hatao! – Opposition Alliance in 1971

(c) Garibi Hatao! – Indira Gandhi

(i) Advantages :Unity in the party due to lack of differences between the party and the government.

(ii) Disadvantages : May lead to dictatorship of the president in the party.

(b) Listen to the majority group :

(i) Advantages :Sense of participation by all members may lead to more unity in the party.

(ii) Disadvantages : May lead to delay in the decision making process.

(c) Secret ballot voting on every issue :

(i) Advantages : It may reduce tension in the party.
(ii) Disadvantages : It will delay in the decision making process.

(d) Consult the senior and experienced leaders of the party :

(i) Advantages :It may lead to more cooperation and unity between old and young members in the party.

(ii) Disadvantages : Increase in the influence and control of the senior leaders and reduction in the importance of workers/ordinary members.