The true challenge faced by Indira Gandhi did not originate externally from the opposition, but rather emerged from her own party's ranks. Within her party, she encountered the "syndicate," an assemblage of influential and potent leaders. This group had played a pivotal role in the process of electing Indira Gandhi as the Prime Minister, securing her position as the leader of the parliamentary party. The members of the Syndicate anticipated that Indira Gandhi would heed their counsel. However, over time, Indira Gandhi embarked on a journey to establish her authority within both the government and the party. She surrounded herself with a circle of trusted advisors from outside the party, and through a gradual and meticulous approach, she diminished the influence of the Syndicate.

How did Indira Gandhi gradually assert her position within the government and the Congress party after the 1967 elections?

She chose advisors from outside the Congress party instead of the Syndicates.

The true challenge faced by Indira Gandhi did not originate externally from the opposition, but rather emerged from her own party's ranks. Within her party, she encountered the "syndicate," an assemblage of influential and potent leaders. This group had played a pivotal role in the process of electing Indira Gandhi as the Prime Minister, securing her position as the leader of the parliamentary party. The members of the Syndicate anticipated that Indira Gandhi would heed their counsel. However, over time, Indira Gandhi embarked on a journey to establish her authority within both the government and the party. She surrounded herself with a circle of trusted advisors from outside the party, and through a gradual and meticulous approach, she diminished the influence of the Syndicate.