Question Q.3GS2GS2

Examine the various factors that led to the declaration of the Emergency in India. Also, discuss its lasting significance for the country's political discourse.

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Introduction

The Emergency imposed from 1975-'77 by then PM Indira Gandhi was seen as a dark period for India's democracy

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Main Body

The Emergency imposed from 1975-'77 by then PM Indira Gandhi was seen as a dark period for India's democracy.

Factors leading to imposition:

1. Political Crisis → arising out of allahabad high court verdict (Raj Narain) declaring PM's election invalid.

2. Economic Upheaval → two successive wars left coffers depleted, raised inflation.

3. Agricultural distress → caused by a bad monsoon and draught.

4. Rise of opposition → under JP Narain was seen as threat to dispensation.

Impact of India's Emergency:

(I) Fundamental rights not enforceable

(II) Democratic safeguards

(III) Press censored

(IV) Judicial powers curtailed

Lasting Significance for Democracy: Indian votes vote out undemocratic leaders (1980 elections—Congress lost)

Fundamental Rights—Articles 21, 22 always inviolable → new value to civil liberties

Triumphalism against press censorship—fourth pillar of democracy.

Curtailing power of internal emergency → check on abusing power (42nd Amendment over turned by 44th amendment)

Thus, the Emergency left a lasting impact on the political discourse, strengthening roots of democracy.

— BHAVIKA CHOPRA · AIR 25

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Conclusion

Thus, the Emergency left a lasting impact on the political discourse, strengthening roots of democracy.

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Diagram

Flow chart showing 'Factors leading to imposition' of Emergency with four branches: Political Crisis, Economic Upheaval, Agricultural distress, and Rise of opposition. Second section shows 'Impact of India's Emergency' with branches for Fundamental rights not enforceable, Democratic safeguards, Press censored, and Judicial powers curtailed

Clear structure identifying causes and impacts
Specific court case referenced
Relevant historical facts
Identifies concrete impacts on political system
References specific amendments
Shows understanding of constitutional evolution

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BHAVIKA CHOPRA

AIR 252025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution - Emergency Provisions

The 1975 National Emergency

Causes, consequences and political impact of Emergency

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A private company is known for its efficiency, transparency and employee welfare. The company though owned by a private individual has a cooperative character where employees feel a sense of ownership. The company employs nearly 700 personnel and they have voluntarily decided not to form a union. One day suddenly in the morning, about 40 men belonging to a political party gate-crashed into the factory demanding jobs in the factory. They threatened the management and employees, and also used foul language. The employees feel demoralized. It was clear that those people who gate-crashed wanted to be on the payroll of the company as well as continue as the volunteers/members of the party. The company maintains high standards in integrity and does not extend favours to civil administration that also includes law enforcement agency. Such incidents occur in public sector also. (a) Assume you are the CEO of the company. What would you do to diffuse the volatile situation on the date of gate-crashing with the violent mob sitting inside the company premises? (b) What could be the long-term solution to the issue discussed in the case? (c) Every solution/action that you suggest will have a positive and a negative impact on you (as CEO), the employees and the performance of the employees. Analyze the consequences of each of your suggested actions.

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