Why Indira Gandhi Implemented Emergency in India (1975)

#1: Political Unrest - Mass protests and strikes led by Jayaprakash Narayan shook Indira Gandhi’s government.

#2: Court Verdict Trouble - The Allahabad High Court found Indira Gandhi guilty of electoral malpractices in June 1975.

#3: Fear of Losing Power - Facing disqualification, she saw Emergency as a way to retain power.

#4: Official Reason - Emergency was declared citing "internal disturbances" under Article 352.

#5: Civil Rights Suspended - Press freedom was curbed, opposition leaders were jailed, and democracy was suppressed.

#6: Sanjay Gandhi’s Influence - Indira's son led harsh reforms like forced sterilization and slum demolitions.

#7: Aftermath - Public backlash led to her defeat in the 1977 elections. The Emergency remains a dark chapter in Indian history.