The Congress division left the Indira Gandhi-led government in a minority position. Despite this, her administration managed to retain power by garnering issue-based support from a handful of other political parties, including the Communist Party of India and the DMK. Throughout this period, the government made deliberate efforts to showcase its commitment to socialist ideals. Concurrently, Indira Gandhi vigorously advocated for the implementation of existing land reform laws and introduced additional legislation to limit land ownership.

To reduce reliance on other political factions, enhance her party's influence in the Parliament, and secure popular endorsement for her initiatives, Indira Gandhi's government proposed the dissolution of the Lok Sabha in December 1970.

When was the fifth general election to Lok Sabha held in India?

February 1971.

The fifth general election to Lok Sabha was held in February 1971.

Indira Gandhi won the 1971 General elections.  She said that the opposition alliance had only one common programme: Indira Hatao (Remove Indira). The "Garibi Hatao" (Eradicate Poverty) slogan was actually associated with the Indian National Congress party and was popularized during the 1971 general elections in India. The slogan was used by Indira Gandhi, who was the Prime Minister of India at the time and a leader of the Indian National Congress.