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Cold War, Emergency, Hindenburg: ‘Foreign hand’ pretext to censor media criticism

The ubiquitous “foreign hand” is back again. It has hovered over Indian politics for decades, especially when the party in power is criticised for its actions, or inaction. It has been particularly persistent in the last decade and more since Narendra Modi became prime minister.

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What’s Your Ism? MG Devasahayam on India’s democratic crisis from the Emergency to Hindutva

In episode 29 of What's Your Ism?, hosts Sudipto Mondal and Dhanya Rajendran speak with former IAS officer and army veteran MG Devasahayam on the critical issues facing India and its contrast with the Emergency era.

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From satire to defiance: The political power of Abu Abraham’s cartoons

I can’t really claim I had a well-developed political understanding at the age of six years when the Emergency was imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975. But I do have a visceral political memory of the times, the black cloud of suffocation as well as the spirit of…

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Rebellion, rise in radical Sikh politics: Inside the Akali Dal’s existential crisis

Jagtar Singh, a resident of Halwara village in Ludhiana district, was once a hardcore supporter of the Shiromani Akali Dal. He is now among the many voters in Punjab who are growing increasingly wary of the country’s second-oldest political outfit.

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Lalu Yadav On Emergency: 'Indira Gandhi put us behind bars, but never abused us'

On June 25, 1975, Indira Gandhi imposed a 21-month state of emergency in the country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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From health emergency to parliament, little changes for the media under new govt

The death of a poor person is rarely front-page news, especially in this post-election season when the daily drama of the 18th Lok Sabha is understandably drawing attention. But even as we watch this session of the Lok Sabha and note the changes and the repetitions from the past, it…

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"This is dictatorship, Emergency": Sunita Kejriwal on husband's arrest by CBI

On the day when Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla condemned the Emergency, imposed in 1975, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal took a dig at the Centre saying that the entire "system" is trying to ensure that her husband stays in jail, something which is not lawful but…

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Another Election Show: In Kochi, BJP is enemy #1, but should CPIM or Congress lead the charge?

Pinarayi Vijayan is curiously “untouched” by central agencies. Rahul Gandhi’s grandmother had jailed leaders during the Emergency when she “suppressed the entire country”.

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Elections that shaped India | Janata Party wave takes over in 1977

Indira Gandhi's controversial Emergency era and policy choices led to her stunning defeat in the 1977 elections.

The Hindu

BJP’s victory will drive the last nail in the coffin for Indian democracy: Dravidar Kazhagam chief Veeramani

K. Veeramani, 91, president of Dravidar Kazhagam, warns of dire consequences if BJP wins upcoming election in India.

The Hindu

Congress does not have moral right to launch Nyay yatra: Ashok

R. Ashok questions Congress' moral right to launch Nyay yatra, citing their past suppression of rights during Emergency.

The Hindu

Supremacy of Parliament as sole architect of Constitution unquestionable, says Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar

Vice-President Dhankhar said Parliament is the soul of democracy and its supremacy is not to be challenged. He urged for collaborative discourse between the executive, judiciary and legislature for the country's growth. He also criticized those who demean India's institutions, citing the 1975 Emergency as the "darkest period" in India's…

The Hindu

Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' release date postponed; actor says, "Film is culmination of my entire life's earnings"

Mumbai: The official release date of Kangana Ranaut's period drama film 'Emergency' has been pushed to 2024. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Who Owns Your Media: Punjab Kesari’s rebellious legacy, and a tale of splitting heirs

The Hind Samachar Group, also known as Punjab Kesari Group, after its popular newspaper, is owned by the Chopra family.

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NewsClick arrests: journalists and activists hold protest against attack on press freedom

Citizens, journalists protest against raids, arrests of Newsclick journalists; condemn attack on press freedom. Sashi Kumar calls it an 'undeclared Emergency'; Vaishna Roy questions labelling of journalism as an act of terrorism; T.M. Krishna warns of instilling fear among citizens.

The Hindu

‘Large-scale action against journalists worse than what happened during Emergency’

Journalist Thomas Jacob awarded N. Rajesh Memorial Media Award. Rajagopal stresses need for journalists to know laws governing defamation, libel. Police raid on NewsClick, arrest, searches on 46 journalists. Rajagopal says media coverage of events did not do justice to gravity of crisis.

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‘McCarthyian’, ‘undeclared Emergency’: Editorials slam government over NewsClick case

After the NewsClick case was front-page news across major English newspapers yesterday, media houses kept the momentum going with editorials slamming the government.

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Undeclared Emergency

Editorial on arrest of Newsclick Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha: Even for a government that has shown itself to be intolerant of critical journalism, the actions by the BJP-led regime on NewsClick smack of extreme vendetta and brazen harassment.

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M.K. Premnath, former MLA of Vadakara in Kerala, passes away

M.K. Premnath, former legislator and senior LJD VP, passed away at 73. He represented Vadakara Assembly (2006-11) and was active in politics, literature, and cooperatives. He was inspired by Jayaprakash Narayan and was arrested during Emergency. He was editor of Swathanthra Bhoomi.

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AIADMK will lead an alliance sans BJP for the upcoming elections: K.P. Munusamy

AIADMK to stay away from BJP-led NDA in 2024 & 2026 polls. Deputy Gen Sec Munusamy confirms decision, says will highlight govt's drawbacks & celebrate 'good work'. Slams DMK's Stalin & son for questioning AIADMK's principles, says Congress jailed him during Emergency.

The Hindu

INDIA bloc to boycott 14 TV news anchors, BJP deplores move

J.P. Nadda accuses INDIA bloc of “Emergency-era mindset”, says they should focus on constructive work instead. He claims Congress has a history of bullying media, curtailing free speech and imposing Emergency

The Hindu

New higher secondary textbooks cover State’s history, growth, contemporary developments

New textbooks for HS provide content on State's econ. dev., social movements, historical events & contemporary landscape. Content on Partition, Gandhi's assassination, Gujarat riots, Mughal kings, patriarchy, racism, Narmada Bachao Andolan, Emergency, Varghese Kurien, Naxalbari movement, caste system, Ayyankali, Channar revolt, Kallumala agitation, trade unions, transgender policy.

The Hindu

Parties doing politics in the name of JP and Lohia colluding with Congress, says Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on June 25 targeted the Samajwadi Party (SP), the Rashtriya Lok Dal, the Janata Dal (United) and other Opposition parties and alleged that while these parties called themselves followers of socialists Jayaprakash Narayan and Ram Manohar Lohia, they were colluding with the Congress, which…

The Hindu

48 years on, PM Modi calls Emergency ‘dark’ and ‘unforgettable period’ in India’s history

On the 48th anniversary, PM Modi reflects on the period of Emergency in India’s history. Read the full news on The Hindu.

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In Mann Ki Baat before U. S. trip, PM Modi seeks blessings, recalls horrors of Emergency

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 18 said the Emergency was a dark era in the country’s history when atrocities were committed on those supporting democracy.

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