50 years of Emergency: ‘Indira Gandhi feared a revolt after Jayaprakash Narayan’s call’, says journalist-activist Santosh Bhartiya
On June 25, 1975, Indira Gandhi imposed the Emergency following Jayaprakash Narayan's call for disobedience of unconstitutional orders, a move triggered by political turmoil and a court ruling against her. Opposition leaders like Narayan, Vajpayee and Advani were arrested, civil liberties were suspended, and the Janata Party was formed to resist.
On June 25, 1975, Indira Gandhi imposed the Emergency following Jayaprakash Narayan's call for disobedience of unconstitutional orders, a move triggered by political turmoil and a court ruling against her. Opposition leaders like Narayan, Vajpayee and Advani were arrested, civil liberties were suspended, and the Janata Party was formed to resist. What's Your Reaction?
