The RSS's Pivotal Role During India's Troubling Emergency Period
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) played a significant role in public awakening during India's Emergency period imposed by Indira Gandhi. Govindacharya highlights the organization's efforts in stabilizing the 'Sampoorna Kranti' movement, protesting the curtailed freedoms and governance issues. Jayaprakash Narayan's leadership fueled its credibility, leading to political changes.
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The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) was pivotal during India's tumultuous Emergency period, according to former Sangh pracharak and political thinker N Govindacharya. As many as 65,000 individuals linked to the organization were imprisoned, reflecting its prominent role in public mobilization against the government's authoritarian measures.
The RSS provided the backbone to the 'Sampoorna Kranti' movement, which emerged in response to widespread discontent over issues like bad governance and economic instability. Govindacharya likened the RSS's stabilizing presence to the mythical Kurma during the ancient 'samudra manthan' churning, emphasizing its importance in sustaining opposition.
The indefinite state imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975, stemmed from her desire for power, leading to severe human rights abuses. The movement gained momentum under Jayaprakash Narayan's leadership, resulting in significant political shifts, although many original objectives were left unfulfilled.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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