JOURNAL ARTICLE

50 years: Emergency was a black chapter in Indian democracy, recall victims.

  • Published In: India Together, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, highlighting the experiences of victims who endured unlawful arrests, forced sterilizations, and systemic harassment during this authoritarian period. Individuals like Harish and K.L. Malya recount their traumatic experiences, including imprisonment and the impact on their families and livelihoods. Pawan Bansal emphasizes the horrors of forced sterilizations, while Sudhir Madan reflects on the confusion and resistance among those involved with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The BJP is observing this day as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas,' marking it as a commemoration of a significant and painful chapter in India's democratic history. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:India Together. 2025/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186209423
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