Question
Political Science Question on Electoral Politics
The General elections of 1967 popularised a saying that one could take a train from Delhi to Howrah and not pass through a single congress ruled state.
Identify the option that does not relate with the saying
End of congress dominance
Growing popularity of non congress parties
Introduction of Phenomenon of Colition
SVDS formed in different states by the parties having identical ideologies
SVDS formed in different states by the parties having identical ideologies
Solution
The correct answer is (D): SVDS formed in different states by the parties having identical ideologies does not directly relate to the saying about taking a train from Delhi to Howrah and not passing through a single Congress-ruled state. The saying specifically emphasizes the decline of Congress rule during the 1967 elections, while option (D) refers to the formation of SVDS (Samyukta Vidhayak Dal Sangathan) in different states by parties with similar ideologies.