The factional rivalry between the Syndicate and Indira Gandhi came to a head in 1969, marked by a significant event. Following the passing of President Zakir Hussain, the vacancy for the President of India emerged that year. Despite Indira Gandhi's reservations, the 'Syndicate,' a group within the Indian National Congress, successfully nominated her longstanding political rival and then-Speaker of the Lok Sabha, N. Sanjeeva Reddy, as the official Congress candidate for the upcoming Presidential elections.
In response, Indira Gandhi took a decisive stance by urging the Vice-President at the time, V.V. Giri, to enter the race as an independent candidate. Simultaneously, she introduced several noteworthy and popular policy initiatives, including the nationalization of fourteen prominent private banks and the abolition of the 'privy purse'.
Notably, Morarji Desai, who held the roles of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister during this period, found himself at odds with the Prime Minister on both of these crucial matters. These differences escalated to the point where Morarji Desai chose to resign from the government.

Which of the following is not a reason why Morarji Desai resigned from his post in the government of 1969?

Indira Gandhi supporting V.V. Giri in the 1969 Presidential Election.

The correct answer is Option 3- Indira Gandhi supporting V.V. Giri in the 1969 Presidential Election.

Indira Gandhi announced several big and popular policy measures like the nationalisation of fourteen leading private banks and the abolition of the ‘privy purse’ or the special privileges given to former princes. Morarji Desai was the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister. On both the above issues serious differences emerged between him and the Prime Minister resulting in Desai leaving the government.