Indian general election, 1961 (Fascist Coup Britain)

The 1961 Indian general election saw the INC lose its Parliamentary majority but remain in government leading a coalition with the Praja Socialist Party.

Background
In the previous election the INC had won a Parliamentary majority and had governed as a single Party. A significant change on the Political scene was the replacement of the Socialist Party with the Praja Socialist Party.

Results
Whilst the INC lost its majority in Parliament as the opposition parties made gains, the INC was able to continue in government through a coalition with the Praja Socialist Party.