Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Emergency: Modi's Resistance and Modern Political Comparisons
In 1975, India's government, led by Indira Gandhi, declared an Emergency, taking away many rights and jailing people.
Narendra Modi, who was part of the RSS at the time, secretly worked to fight against this.
He disguised himself to avoid being caught and helped spread information.
Now, some political groups compare Modi to the leaders of the Emergency, while others highlight his role in opposing it.
Modi himself wrote a book about his experiences during this time.
Indira Gandhi imposed Emergency in India on June 25, 1975, suspending fundamental rights.
Narendra Modi, then an RSS Pracharak, played a key role in underground resistance to the Emergency.
Modi adopted various disguises to avoid arrest and coordinated communication for the resistance.
Congress leaders now criticize Modi, drawing parallels to the Emergency era.
Modi wrote the book 'Sangharsh Ma Gujarat' about his experience fighting the Emergency.
- Who
- Indira Gandhi, Narendra Modi, and various political figures.
- What
- The imposition of Emergency in India and Narendra Modi's role in the resistance.
- When
- June 25, 1975, during the Emergency period.
- Where
- India, particularly Gujarat.
- Why
- To avoid losing power and due to alleged internal disturbances.
Critics
Supporters
Political Comparison
Critics
Modi is compared to those who imposed the Emergency.
Supporters
Modi fought against the Emergency.
- Event
- Imposition of Emergency in India
- Date of Imposition
- June 25, 1975
- Duration
- 21 months
- Key Figure in Resistance
- Narendra Modi
- Modi's Role
- Underground resistance leader
- Modi's Book
- 'Sangharsh Ma Gujarat'
Sources
Stalin was jailed during Emergency in India, Chittibabu died saving him from police brutality, a sacrifice now forgotten as DMK is Congress's ally
