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1975 Emergency Explained: Recalling What, Why And How Of Indian Democracy's 'Darkest Phase'

INDIA Team Latestly| Jun 25, 2020 02:22 PM IST
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Emergency, also referred to as the "darkest phase" of Indian democracy, was imposed on this day, in 1975. The period that lasted for the next 22 months witnessed the suspension of civil liberties, the right to freedom of speech and expression, and curtailment of political rights. On the 45th anniversary of its proclamation, here's a brief explainer on the 1975 emergency.

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