How did the Emergency (1975-77) impact India's democratic institutions, and political landscape? (Answer in 150 words)
Introduction
India Gandhi signed declaration of Emergency to counteract "internal disturbance" in 1975.
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India Gandhi signed declaration of Emergency to counteract "internal disturbance" in 1975.
It had a profound effect on democratic landscape:
① Fundamental rights such as right to protection against arrest/detention were suspended
② Parliament was supreme over state bodies
③ Forced sterilizations violated bodily autonomy and human rights of citizens
④ Censorship of public media such as press undermined democratic accountability.
Impact on political landscape:
① Arrest of leaders that dissented led to suppression of opposition
③ Press was used to spread propaganda and manipulate public opinion.
The Emergency established a unitary all-powerful govt at centre and led to Indira Gandhi's poster in 1977 elections.
Conclusion
The Emergency established a unitary all-powerful govt at centre and led to Indira Gandhi's poster in 1977 elections.
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Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country
Democratic Institutions and Political Landscape
Emergency Period Impact (1975-1977)
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