Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Crisis of democratic Order

Question:

Who announced a nationwide satyagraha for the resignation of Indira Gandhi in June 1975?

Options:

Morarji Desai

J.P. Narayan

N. Sanjeeva Reddy

S. Nijalingappa

Correct Answer:

J.P. Narayan

Explanation:

The opposition political parties led by Jayaprakash Narayan pressed for Indira Gandhi’s resignation and organised a massive demonstration in Delhi’s Ramlila grounds on 25 June 1975. Jayaprakash announced a nationwide satyagraha for her resignation and asked the army, the police and government employees not to obey “illegal and immoral orders”.