Emergency Then and Emergency Now
On June 25, 1975, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared Emergency in the country. The period came to be known as one of the the darkest phases in the history of post-Independence India. However, one must look at how democratic institutions and government agencies have been rendered ineffective today and fundamental rights are being trampled. Is that something we have in common with the Emergency? Analyses senior journalist Urmilesh in this episode of 'Aaj Ki Baat'.
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