VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > F. South and Southeast Asia, 1945–2000 > 1. South Asia, 1945–2000 > c. The Republic of India > 1978, Nov
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1978, Nov
 
Indira Gandhi won a Lok Sabha by-election in Karnataka.  1
 
Dec
 
Indira Gandhi was imprisoned for a week by the government. Her followers protested in India's major cities, even hijacking an Indian Airlines plane.  2
The Congress faction led by Indira Gandhi became known as Congress (I) (for Indira).  3
 
 
 
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