3) “The 1967 elections heralded the era of the greater importance of rich and middle peasants in Indian politics and they also initiated the dual era of short-lived coalition governments and politics of defection.” Examine.

3) “The 1967 elections heralded the era of the greater importance of rich and middle peasants in Indian politics and they also initiated the dual era of short-lived coalition governments and politics of defection.” Examine. (200 Words)

Bipan Chandra, India Since Independence, Chapter – 16