Question 12DiscussGS1GS1
'Emergency' is one of the most controversial and widely debated events in Indian politics. How far do you agree with the view that it was imposed to fulfil individual political goals rather than serve national interests? Also, discuss the short-term and long-term impacts of the Emergency. (15 marks, 250 words)
Introduction
2025 marks 50 years of imposition of Emergency, cabinet passed resolution condemning controversies of emergency
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Main Body
Imposed to fulfil individual political goals
1Cancellation election of Indira Gandhi by Allahabad high court in Raj Narain Case.
2To stop protest led by JP Narayan calling for "Sampoorn Kranti"
3PM did not take Cabinet into consideration for imposition.
Those say for national interests
1Threat to stability of democracy, total revolution led to anarchy.
2Role of foreign intelligence CIA was alleged.
3Unreasonable demand and not ready for negotiations.
Short term Impacts
1Curbing of fundamental Rights Eg -> ADM Jabalpur Case.
2Jailing of opposition leader and dissent curbed
3Freedom of press curbed Eg -> Blank editorial by Indian Express.
4Forceful policies -> Mass Sterilisation, Slum clearance etc.
Long term Effect
1Increased consciousness about right in citizen Eg -> AOR, PUCL organisation emerged.
2Opposition unity -> led to Janta Party govt in 1977.
3Decline of Congress started
4Judicial Activism started Eg -> PILs -> Minerva Mills Case.
5Constitutional Safeguards under 44th amendment.
-> Cabinet node for emergency.
-> removed internal disturbance for armed rebellion
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Conclusion
Thus Emergency made Indian democracy strong & people aware of their responsibilities.
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- Good historical context with current affairs linkage
- Specific case reference
Topper
Neeraj Trar
AIR 180
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Modern Indian History
Post-independence Consolidation
Emergency 1975
Writing Stats
204
Total words
2
Paragraphs
analytical, point-wise
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