In what ways was the Emergency period a set back to the Indian democra

1.	In what ways was the Emergency period a set back to the Indian democracy?
Answer» On 25th June 1975, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed an Emergency in the country. Due to this Emergency – 1. General Elections were postponed. 2. Many of the fundamental rights were suspended. 3. The press was censored. 4. Most of political opponents were imprisoned. 5. Demolition of slums and forced sterilisation on the name of population control became very unpopular. 6. In the absence of civic freedom people could not express their discontent and the government therefore could not take corrective measures. 7. Thus, the Emergency period was a setback to the Indian democracy.

In what ways was the Emergency period a set back to the Indian democracy?

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On 25th June 1975, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed an Emergency in the country. Due to this Emergency –

1. General Elections were postponed.

2. Many of the fundamental rights were suspended.

3. The press was censored.

4. Most of political opponents were imprisoned.

5. Demolition of slums and forced sterilisation on the name of population control became very unpopular.

6. In the absence of civic freedom people could not express their discontent and the government therefore could not take corrective measures.

7. Thus, the Emergency period was a setback to the Indian democracy.