Question 4GS2GS1
How did the Emergency (1975-77) impact India's democratic institutions and political landscape? (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
Emergency was impacted by PM Indira Gandhi in response to Sampoorna Kranti movement and Cancelling of her candidature by S.C. in Indira Gandhi v/s Raj Narayan.
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Main Body
Impact on democratic institutions:
1(Parliament) stifled by doing away with red of queries through 42nd amendment.
2(Press) - issue and pressure on media through raids / canceling of licence. of Indian express published blank editorials in protest.
3(Judiciary) - pushed for 'committed judiciary' by superseding judges and appointed plaint judges. of Justice AN Roy made CJI superseding Justice Khanna.
4(Police) used as an instrument against political opponents.
of jailing of George Fernandes, an opposition leader.
Impact on political landscape:
1lead to Confrontation with congress weakening at local units.
2use of the 356 - president rule to dismiss opposition ruled governments in states.
3discontent against emergency led to dimpall by Janata party leading to the victory in 1978 elections.
4formation of new parties as part of Sampoorna Kranti. of Bihar JDU and BJD formed.
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Conclusion
Emergency tested the strength of Indian democracy however Indian democracy passed the test and became more resilient through multiplicity democracy and honourable of civil society like PUCL ADP.
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- Systematic coverage of three key institutions
- Specific legal references
- Mentions landmark case
Topper
Animesh Jain
AIR 63
Subject & Paper
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Topic
Post-independence Consolidation
Political History
Emergency and Democratic Impact
Writing Stats
195
Total words
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