Dehradun, June 26 -- The 1975-1977 Emergency was a nationwide period of authoritarian rule declared by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 25 June 1975. It suspended civil liberties, muzzled the press, and led to mass arrests of political dissidents. Fifty years later, the Indian government officially commemorates this day as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' to honour those who defended democracy. While there are still many today of the generation that went through the experience, young people can only become aware of this dark chapter in India's history by being informed factually on the subject. This is so that history is not repeated.
The 21-month crisis was triggered by the Allahabad High Court invalidating then PM Indira Gandhi's election, and gr...