Chapter 4: Changing Face of Indian Democracy (1977-1986)

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1. 1

   The End Of The Emergency And The Rise Of The Janata Party (1977)

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   The end of the Emergency in 1977 led to the Janata Party's rise to power,...

2. 1.1

   End Of The Emergency (1977)

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   The aftermath of the Emergency in India led to the rise of the Janata Party...

3. 1.2

   1977 General Elections

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   The 1977 General Elections marked a pivotal moment in Indian democracy,...

4. 1.3

   Instability Of The Janata Government

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   The Janata government, formed after the Emergency in 1977, faced internal...

5. 2

   The Return Of Indira Gandhi And The Congress Party (1980)

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   In 1980, Indira Gandhi made a significant return to power with the Congress...

6. 2.1

   Indira Gandhi's Comeback

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   This section reviews Indira Gandhi's return to power in 1980 after the...

7. 2.2

   Political And Economic Challenges

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   The section explores the political and economic challenges India faced from...

8. 2.3

   Renewed Authoritarian Tendencies

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   This section discusses the resurgence of authoritarianism in India during...

9. 3

   Growing Regional Aspirations And Challenges To Unity

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   This section highlights the emergence of regional movements in India during...

10. 3.1

    Rise Of Regional Movements

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    The rise of regional movements in India during the late 1970s and early...

11. 3.2

    The Punjab Crisis And The Rise Of Khalistani Movement

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    The Punjab Crisis during the late 1970s and early 1980s marked the rise of...

12. 3.3

    Assam Movement

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    The Assam Movement (1979-1985) was a significant regional agitation against...

13. 3.4

    Kashmir Insurgency

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    The Kashmir Insurgency emerged in the early 1980s due to growing discontent...

14. 4

    The Role Of Media And Civil Society

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    This section examines the significant influence of media and civil society...

15. 4.1

    The Media's Role In Shaping Public Opinion

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    This section examines the significant role of media in shaping public...

16. 4.2

    Civil Society Movements

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    Civil society movements in India during 1977-1986 focused on advocating for...

17. 5

    The Economic Policies Of The 1980s

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    This section discusses India's economic policies during the 1980s under...

18. 5.1

    Indira Gandhi’s Economic Agenda

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    Indira Gandhi’s economic agenda in the 1980s centered on state-led policies...

19. 5.2

    Economic Liberalization In Its Initial Stages

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    The section discusses the initial stages of economic liberalization in India...

20. 6

    The Assassination Of Indira Gandhi (1984)

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    On October 31, 1984, Indira Gandhi was assassinated, leading to significant...

21. 6.1

    Indira Gandhi’s Assassination

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    Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984 was a pivotal event in Indian...

22. 6.2

    Aftermath Of The Assassination

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    The aftermath of Indira Gandhi's assassination in 1984 led to extensive...