Why did Indira Gandhi government devalue the Indian Rupee in 1967?

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Indira Gandhi government devalued Indian rupee to check economic crisis of 1967. Consequently, one US dollar could be purchased for less than  5 after devaluation, it cost more than  7. 

1. The economic situation triggered a price rise.

2. People started a protest against the increase in prices of essential commodities and unemployment etc. 

3. The Communist and Socialist parties launched struggle to avail greater equality.

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