Swatantra Party was not against: |
Land ceiling in agriculture Cooperative farming Free private sector Progressive tax regime |
Free private sector |
*The correct answer is Option (3) → Free private sector* Swatantra Party was not against Free private sector. Option 1- Land ceiling in agriculture The Swatantra Party was against land ceilings in agriculture, and opposed cooperative farming and state trading. It was also opposed to the progressive tax regime and demanded dismantling of the licensing regime. It was critical of the policy of non-alignment and maintaining friendly relations with the Soviet Union and advocated closer ties with the United States. The Swatantra Party gained strength in different parts of the Country by way of merger with numerous regional parties and interests. It attracted the landlords and princes who wanted to protect their land and status that was being threatened by the land reforms legislation. The industrialists and business class who were against nationalisation and the licensing policies also supported the party. |