Emergency period under Indira Gandhi from "summary" of A Brief History of Modern India by Rajiv Ahir
During her time as Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency in the country from June 25, 1975, to March 21, 1977. The Emergency period was a dark chapter in India's history, marked by a suspension of civil liberties, censorship of the press, and widespread human rights abuses. The Emergency was declared in response to political unrest and opposition to Gandhi's government, which was facing challenges from various groups, including student activists, labor unions, and opposition parties. During the Emergency, Gandhi's government arrested thousands of political opponents and activists, including leaders of the opposition parties and civil society organizations. The press was heavily censored, and many journalists were arrested or intimidated into self-censorship. The judiciary's independence was also severely compromised, with the government exerting significant influence over the courts. Gandhi ...
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