Indian Election 1971



The Indian Election of 1971 lead to George Bernan becoming Prime Minister, his party, the Democratic Alliance, forming a coalition government with the Greens and the Federalists.

Campaign Issues
Major Campaign Issues included:
 * Government Restructuring
 * Economic Rebuilding of India
 * Foreign Policy Regarding China and Nepal

Coalitions Formed
The Democratic Alliance and Green Party announced the formation of a coalition government on February 6th, 1971, less than three weeks after the election. On February 20th they announced the Federalists would join the coalition. The Opposition coalition was announced on February 9th with the Populist Party and Freedom Coalition, a smaller opposition than the Populist leader hoped for. A Central coalition was also announced on February 3rd.