April 24, 2025
Kolkata

Morarji Desai

History Indian Politics

The Janata Party Experiment (1977-1980): India’s First Non-Congress Government

Introduction The Janata Party was formed in 1977 as a coalition of various opposition parties in India to contest the general elections held after the lifting of the Emergency (1975-1977). Its stunning victory marked the end of Congress party dominance that had characterized Indian politics since independence, and led to the formation of India’s first

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