50 years of Emergency: Darkest chapter in Indian democracy? Experts debate
This programme discusses the 50th anniversary of the Emergency in India, featuring senior journalists Sanjaya Baru and Prabhu Chawla, who were student activists in 1975.
Politics erupts over Emergency: Is it fair to compare 1975 with 2025? Big debate on Rajdeep Sardesai's show
UPDATED: Jun 25, 2025 23:14 IST
On the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, a political debate has erupted. The BJP observed it as 'Samvidhan Hathya Divas', with Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah condemning it as the darkest chapter in Indian democracy. The Congress hit back, alleging an undeclared emergency in India today. So, Is it fair to compare 1975 with 2025? What are the real lessons of the emergency that we should learn 50 years later? Watch as experts debate these and more on Rajdeep Sardesai's show.
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