What reasons did the Government give for declaring a National Emergency
in 1975?
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Explanation:
In India, "the Emergency" refers to an 18-month period from 1975 to 1977 when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had a state of emergency declared across the country. ... The order bestowed upon the Prime Minister the authority to rule by decree, allowing elections to be suspended and civil liberties to be curbed.
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""The very nature of democracy was attempted in the name of democracy. It was not allowed to function properly elected governments. ... "" - Gandhi Indira.
This is the Government's excuse to announce that a country is a national emergency pursuant to article 352 of the Constitution, whereby the Government has declared that the country faces an extreme economic crisis, student unrest, rebellion, chaos and anarchy, is threatened by internal disturbances.
Explanation:
a. Economic crisis: Congress ' campaign against poverty hasn't greatly improved the socio-economic situation of the country.
b. Students ' disorder in Gujarat and Bihar: in January 1974, Students in Gujarat fought to counter rising prices of food grain as well as cooking oil, and other basic commodities, and to fight corruption in the high places.
c. JP Movement: The JP movement now had national appeal and character, and originally had students in its fold.
d. Railway strike: The Indian railway workers went on strike in 1974, paralyzing the country and its economy.
e. Dispute with the judicial authorities: The dispute with the judiciary has taken an ugly turn on the issue of human rights and guideline values and the fundamental constitutional framework.
f. A High Court verdict: the High Court of Allahabad ruled that the Lok Sabha election of Indira Gandhi was invalid.
g. Mass demonstrations: A major protest was organized in the Delhi Ramlila area, led by J.P., following the above developments. Narayan who began a Satyagraha nationally and sought the resignation of Mrs Gandhi. Probably, Congress did not like the national climate.
h. Ms. Gandhi declared emergency in 1975 in response to the above crisis.