Q. What was the symbol of Indian National Congress in the first General Election (1951-52)?
Solution:
- The original congress party then became the Indian National Congress (Organisation), or Congress (O), and was led by Kamaraj.
- It was informally called the Old Congress or Syndicate and retained the party symbol of a pair of bullocks carrying a yoke.
- General elections were held in India between 25 October 1951 and 21 February 1952. India attained independence on 15 August 1947 and set up an Election Commission two years later.
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