Which statement is incorrect regarding the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in reference to the 1967 state elections?

None of the above

The correct answer is Option 4 - None of the above

Option 1- The DMK gained power in Madras State (now Tamil Nadu).
Option 2- The DMK led an anti-Hindi agitation against the central government.
Option 3- The DMK achieved a clear majority in Madras State.
Option 4- None of the above

In 1967 elections in Madras State, which is now known as Tamil Nadu, a regional party called the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) achieved power by securing a clear majority. This victory came on the heels of the DMK's leadership in a widespread anti-Hindi agitation by students, protesting against the imposition of Hindi as the official language by the central government. Notably, this marked the first instance where a non-Congress party secured an independent majority in any state.

In the remaining eight states, coalition governments were established, comprising diverse non-Congress parties. A common adage humorously captured the situation: one could travel by train from Delhi to Howrah without traversing a single state governed by the Congress Party. This stark contrast was a remarkable departure for those accustomed to witnessing Congress Party's dominance.