50 Years of Emergency: BJP Alleges Congress Crushed Democracy, Media Freedom and Civil Rights
A detailed recollection of the 1975 Emergency exposes how democratic institutions were brutalised under the then Congress government led by Indira Gandhi. Key opposition figures
A detailed recollection of the 1975 Emergency exposes how democratic institutions were brutalised under the then Congress government led by Indira Gandhi. Key opposition figures, including Jayaprakash Narayan, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and LK Advani, were arbitrarily arrested, while the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh faced a ban. The period was marked by severe human rights violations, including forced sterilisations and the torture of political prisoners in jails.
Media freedom was heavily suppressed; electricity to major newspaper offices in Delhi was deliberately cut, and censorship was strictly enforced, prompting widespread protests and blank editorials from defiant journalists. Furthermore, the Parliament's term was undemocratically extended to six years, and the 42nd Constitutional Amendment was passed while the opposition was incarcerated. State governments, such as the DMK administration, were dismissed.
These severe actions highlight a dark chapter in history where press freedom, human dignity, and democratic principles were dismantled. Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button!
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