Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Emergency: Jayaprakash Narayan's Opposition
Fifty years ago, India faced a difficult time called the Emergency.
The President declared it because of internal problems.
Jayaprakash Narayan was one of the main people who fought against the Emergency.
M G Devasahayam, who used to work for the government, was in charge of keeping Jayaprakash Narayan safe.
This time is considered a dark period in Indian history.
The President of India declared a state of emergency on June 25-26, 1975.
The declaration was made under Article 352 of the Constitution.
The Emergency is described as a dark period in India's independent history.
Jayaprakash Narayan, an opposition figure, was a key opponent of the Emergency.
M G Devasahayam, a retired IAS officer, was in charge of Jayaprakash Narayan during the Emergency.
- Who
- President of India, Indira Gandhi, Jayaprakash Narayan, M G Devasahayam.
- What
- Declaration of Emergency in India.
- When
- June 25-26, 1975.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To address internal disturbances.
- Event
- Declaration of Emergency
- Date
- June 25-26, 1975
- Key Figure
- Jayaprakash Narayan
- Official
- President of India
- Governing Article
- Article 352
- Official's Name
- Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
Sources
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