Topic: Post-independent India
Q1. The national emergency of 1975 was invoked not to save the country but to save the government of the day. Comment. 150 Words
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The Government has decided to observe June 25, the day the Emergency was declared in 1975, as “Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas” to commemorate the “massive contributions” of those who endured “inhuman pains of the period.
Key Demand of the question:Analyze the circumstances surrounding the imposition of the emergency, evaluating arguments that support the view that it was primarily intended to preserve the ruling government rather than address national issues.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:
Introduce the 1975 National Emergency in India, highlighting its declaration by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and its constitutional basis.
Body:
- Discuss the events leading to the Emergency: – Political instability of the early 1970s, Judicial Challenges that invalidated Indira Gandhi’s election,
- Next, provide justifications for emergency like National security concerns, economic challenges, and social unrest as cited by the government, also provide reference to Article 352, which allows for the declaration of a national emergency.
- Finally, mention the arguments for political motivations behind imposing emergency like suppress political dissent, concentration of power, and lack of genuine national crisis. Etc.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, emphasize on the importance of safeguarding democratic institutions and civil liberties in any democratic society.
