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A. Emergency

Internal Emergency declared on 26 1975, is widely considered as the greatest political crisis India faced since independence.

 

Background of EmergencyI. Economic Issues♤ A combination of recession, growing unemployment rampant inflation and scarcity of food grains created a serious economic crisis.II. Tussle with JudiciaryIII. Imposition of EmergencyIV. Impact of Emergency♤ Protests, strikes and public agitations were not allowed.V. Lessons from Emergency

  

 

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