Restoration of the Congress System

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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Who were the main competitors for the Prime Minister position after Shastri's death?

Lal Bahadur Shastri and K. Kamraj

Morarji Desai and Indira Gandhi

Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi

Charan Singh and Indira Gandhi

After Shastri's death, the main contenders for the Prime Minister position were Indira Gandhi and Morarji Desai.

The contest was resolved through a secret ballot among Congress MPs.

Indira Gandhi emerged victorious with the support of more than two-thirds of the MPs.