Inside Modi's Covert Struggle: 'The Emergency Diaries'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlights Prime Minister Narendra Modi's covert actions during the 1975 Emergency, as described in 'The Emergency Diaries'. The book unveils Modi's multifaceted disguises and efforts to maintain morale among detainees and distribute underground newspapers. This memoir shines a light on Modi's early fight for democracy.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 25-06-2025 19:19 IST | Created: 25-06-2025 19:19 IST
Inside Modi's Covert Struggle: 'The Emergency Diaries'
Union Home Minister Amit Shah (Photo/ANI). Image Credit: ANI
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In a recent discussion, Union Home Minister Amit Shah shed light on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's underground resistance during the 1975 Emergency, as detailed in Modi's new book, 'The Emergency Diaries - Years that Forged a Leader'.

Shah recounted instances of Modi's covert activities, emphasizing his resourcefulness in disguising himself as various personas, including a sadhu and newspaper vendor, to support detainees and circulate clandestine publications.

Shah hailed Modi's leadership in the anti-Emergency movement as paving the way for later political victories, including the 2014 Lok Sabha election, which he described as divine justice for uprooting the roots of dynasty politics in India.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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