1975 Emergency

The 1975 Emergency in India was a period from June 1975 to March 1977 when the government, led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, declared a state of emergency. This allowed the government to suspend elections, limit civil liberties, and rule by decree, citing threats to national stability and internal dissent. It was a controversial move aimed at consolidating power, suppressing opposition, and implementing certain policies rapidly. The Emergency is viewed as a significant and contentious chapter in Indian democracy, highlighting tensions between security measures and democratic freedoms.