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42 years of Emergency: Activists arrested by Indira Gandhi are leaders of 21st century
42 years of Emergency: Activists arrested by Indira Gandhi are leaders of 21st century
During Emergency, Indira Gandhi Launched A Massive Crackdown On Political Opposition. The Government Placed Thousands Of Protestors And Strike Leaders Under Preventive Detention. The Move Ricocheted As It Gave Birth To An Army Of New Activists, Many Of Whom Are The Nationâs Ruler Now. By : Arshi Aggarwal | Updated on: 26 Jun 2017, 01:50:49 PM
New Delhi:
The arguably the darkest chapter of Independent India’s history – Emergency – was declared on this day 42 years ago. Implemented by Indira Gandhi to crush rising dissenters across the nation, the emergency resulted in a total suspension of human rights, scores of political arrests and forced sterilisation, while the Central Government delayed elections and ruled with an iron fist.