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Challenges to and Restoration of the Congress system
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Describe any three major developments that left a long lasting impact on the
politics of India after the death of Rajiv Gandhi. 

Answer

(i) End of Congress System.
(ii) Rise of OBC politics – Mandal Issues.
(iii) Demolition of Babri Masjid in December 1992.
(iv) Rise of the BJP.
(v) Beginning of the Coalition Era / alliance politics.
(vi) Rise of regional parties as they played a role in the formation of coalitions at the Union Government level.

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