On November 4, 1961, Konstantinos Karamanlis was sworn in as prime minister for the fourth time after the October 29 elections, in which he received a majority of over 50%. In fact, the formation of the fourth government under Kon. Karamanli arrived after an electoral struggle that led to George Papandreou and the Centrist Union’s announcement of a relentless struggle following allegations of violence and electoral fraud.

“Yesterday, the leader of the National Radical Union presented the king with a government lamp, the best he could create. And not only from the point of view of persons, but also from the point of view of the distribution of responsibilities, this government is successful, “Kathimerini reports on November 5. “Governments do not judge in advance. They promise useful work in advance. They are judged by their deeds. The key to the success of the fourth Government of Karamanlis is the personal experience, prudence and diligence of Mr. Prime Minister.

At the same time, George Papandreou announced: “On behalf of E.K. I consider it my duty to repeat that [την κυβέρνηση της ΕΡΕ] we do not recognize it as a legitimate government.”

On the other hand, “Kathimerini” said goodbye to a colleague who became a minister. “Kathimerini’s partner, Mr. Pan. Pipinelis, has been head of the Ministry of Commerce since yesterday. These columns of the newspaper are sad because they are losing their chosen cooperation, but they rejoice in the hope that Mr. Pipinelis will demonstrate his abilities in a new job.”