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Defections Shaped India’s 1967–71 Era of Political Instability

Defections Shaped India’s 1967–71 Era of Political Instability

NDTV examines how mass defections produced 45 governments in four years, fueling a period of volatility in Indian politics. The piece notes this era also marked the decline of the Congress party’s post-Independence dominance.

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45 Governments, 4 Years: Defections And Indian Politics' Era Of Instability