Fifty Years Since Emergency: Reflections on Authoritarianism and Democratic Resistance in India
Fifty years after the 1975 Emergency, India reflects on a period marked by suspended civil liberties, press censorship, and political arrests under Prime Minister Indira Gandhi following a court ruling against her election. Bihar emerged as a key center of resistance, led by figures like Jayaprakash Narayan advocating democratic renewal. Contemporary discussions compare past authoritarian measures with current concerns over media freedom and government power, highlighting ongoing debates about democracy and civil rights in India.