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Darkest Hour: Echoes Of Indira Gandhi’s Emergency Still Heard In India
On June 25, 1975, within one hour, India entered what is known as the darkest days of the world’s largest democracy. The then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi suspended civil liberties, arrested opposition leaders and activists, and muzzled free press. In the 21-months that followed, the State arrested 110,806 people for “internal security” reasons. On the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, the BJP-government has BJP observed the day as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' 2025, while the Congress shot back saying the ruling party was trying to distract the nation from the “Undeclared Emergency” that was their tenure.
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Sitaram Yechury asking Indira Gandhi to resign as chancellor of the Jawahar Nehru University New Delhi 1977.
Lathi charge on Jayaprakash Narayan (JP) supporters.
Indira Gandhi with West Bengal Chief Minister Siddhartha Shankar Roy
Indira Gandhi
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Prime Minister Indira Gandhi (1917 - 1984) addressing a women's rally outside her residence in New Delhi on June 19, 1975. The women had come to show their solidarity against Allahabad High Court judgement debarring Indira Gandhi (1917 - 1984) from holding any elected post.
Congress leader Indira Gandhi
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Congress leader Indira Gandhi (1917 - 1984) coming out of Shah Commision of Inquiry at Patiala House in New Delhi. The one-man Shah Commission was set up to probe into the excesses committed by government during emergency period imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi (1917 - 1984) beginning June 1975 to January 1977.
1975 Emergency Indira Gandhi
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Prime Minister Indira Gandhi [1917-1984] declares India to be in a state of emergency, allowing her to jail her political opponents. 1975.
1975 Emergency Indira Gandhi
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Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi (1917 - 1984), circa 1975.
Indira Gandhi 1975 Emergency
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17th June 1976: An expansive roadside hoarding in New Delhi featuring the Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi (1917 - 1984) and detailing her 20-point economic programme.
George Fernandes 1975 Emergency
George Fernandes arrested in Delhi-1975
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