Unveiling History: BJP Leader Critiques 1975 Emergency as Blot on India's Democracy
BJP leader Hukumdev Narayan Yadav criticizes the 1975 Emergency declared by Indira Gandhi as a disgraceful chapter in India, attributing it to maintaining her power despite a court ruling against her election. He recounts the impact on Indian democracy and calls for honoring Justice Jagmohan's fearless verdict.
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In a scathing critique, BJP leader Hukumdev Narayan Yadav branded the 1975 Emergency under Indira Gandhi's Congress government as a profoundly ignominious chapter in India's history. According to Yadav, the Emergency was strategically imposed to sustain Gandhi's premiership, despite a court ruling declaring her election illegal.
Yadav emphasized the absence of domestic rebellion or external threats in 1975, questioning the personal and political motives behind the Emergency. He highlighted Justice Jagmohan of the Allahabad High Court's verdict that invalidated Gandhi's election, a decision he described as pivotal for India's judicial and political domains.
Reflecting on the Emergency's aftermath, Yadav recounted the era's political upheaval, including allegations of election malpractice by Congress. He narrated the ensuing student movement in Bihar, focusing on Jayaprakash Narayan's leadership. Concluding, Yadav shared his imprisonment experiences, having been arrested a month post-Emergency declaration under dubious charges.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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