Question Q13Emergency as Seminal for national security and unityGS1GS1
The 1975 Emergency was the first time imposition of National Emergency on basis of 'Internal Rebellion'.
Introduction
The 1975 Emergency was the first time imposition of National Emergency on basis of 'Internal Rebellion'.
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Main Body
1Mobilization of people secures tendencies alto at during 1974-75 → Emergency as necessary solution against this
2State government's inability to maintain nation unity
Emergency as panacea
3Infiltration past Bangladesh formation had to be curbed → possible when Union government carries supreme powers.
However, the period of emergency in reality was visible instance of democratic backsliding in India.
Emergency as darkest Phases
1Extreme brutality of state against its own citizens
2Opposition leaders treated as criminals & most failed
3Authoritarian expansion of term of Term of Lok Sabha
4Freedom of speech & Expression of citizens curbed
Insights from Emergency
1In democracy [illegible] new dissent needs to tackled through dialogues.
2No leader is supreme. Constitutional as supremacy vies with people.
3Population should be treated as citizens & not as subjects
Social contract needs to be maintained from the end of state also
4Constitutional arbitrariness, if any, should be amended
44th Constitutional Amendment provides imposition & emergency only after written consent of cabinet.
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Conclusion
Thus, the mark of 60 years & Emergency imposition, & sets a right time to look back & reinforce constitutional morality.
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- Provides context for Emergency declaration
- Links Emergency to specific security concerns
- Connects to Bangladesh border issues
Topper
Prateek Joshi
AIR 12024
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Post-independence Consolidation
Emergency
Writing Stats
210
Total words
12
Paragraphs
Analytical
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