Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

Who was chosen as Prime Minister when the assassination of then PM Rajiv Gandhi took place in 1991?

Options:

P. V. Narasimha Rao

Chandrashekhar Singh

V. P. Singh

H. D. Deve Gowda

Correct Answer:

P. V. Narasimha Rao

Explanation:

The demise of Rajiv Gandhi in May 1991 brought about a shift in the leadership of the Congress party. His assassination occurred during an election campaign tour in Tamil Nadu and was attributed to a Sri Lankan Tamil associated with the LTTE. In the subsequent 1991 elections, the Congress emerged as the largest individual party. Following Rajiv Gandhi's tragic passing, Narasimha Rao was elected as the Prime Minister by the party.