Congress Party Looses Indira Gandhi Wins!
Congress Party Looses Indira Gandhi Wins!
Clip: 425717_1_1
Year Shot: 1967
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1758
Original Film: 040-019-03
HD: N/A
Location: India, New Delhi
Timecode: 00:17:04 - 00:17:40
Crowds in New Delhi celebrate the 1967 election results. The elections bring about the end of Congress s unquestioned rule of the Indian government. The weakened electoral power for Congress opened the door for the rise of Indira Gandhi as Prime Minister. Crowds wave flags and hands in celebration after Election Day. Ila Mitra, a pro-Soviet Communist walks down the street with throngs following her footsteps. Deep in a crowd of people you see a banner; "Long Live National Unity." Prime Minister Indira Gandhi walks into a hotel lobby with her political supporters. The Congress Party of India and throngs of its supporters.