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Analyse any four factors responsible for the downfall of the Janata Government in 1979.

Answer:

The factors responsible for the downfall of the Janta Government:

(i) The Janta Party government mat came to power after 1977 election, was far from cohesive. Morarji Desai became the Prime Minister but did not bring the power within the party to an end.

(ii) The Janta Party lacked direction, leadership and common programme.

(iii) The Janta Party government could not bring about a fundamental change in policies from those pursued by the Congress.

(iv) The Janta Party7 split and the government which was led by Morarji Desai lost its majority in less than 18 months.