Question

Emergency period a setback to the Indian democracy how?

Answer 1

On 18 January 1977, Gandhi called fresh elections for March and released all political prisoners, though the Emergency officially ended on 23 March 1977. The opposition Janata movement's campaign warned Indians that the elections might be their last chance to choose between "democracy and dictatorship."

Answer 2

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On 25th June 1975, Prime Minister Indra Gandhi imposed an emergency in the country. Due to this Emergency :

• Fundamental Rights stood suspended.
• Censorship was imposed on the press
• Prominent political leaders were arrested