Word: swantantra
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...have been the gains made by such moderate, democratic parties like Bangla Congress, Jana Congress, Jana Kranti Dal and Swatantra Party. The first three parties are breakaway units of the Congress and share much of its moderate approach to social and economic issues. Unlike these and the Congress, the Swantantra does not believe in economic planning. But then it is not communal, is firmly wedded to the democratic principle and does not have any extra-territorial loyalty like the Communists. Their emergence as important political parties has been a very hopeful sign for Indian democracy.Hiranmay Karlekar...
...promised to shake up his government and to demand the resignation of some Cabinet ministers so that they can work full time on organizational duties to revitalize the party. Nehru's plan is scorned by C. Rajagopalachari, 84, leader of India's small, dynamic, free-enterprising Swantantra Party. "Theatricals do not cure diseases," says C. R. "The Congress Party is sick, and I do not want sick persons in charge of the government...
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