Indira Gandhi declared a national Emergency in India.
On June 25, 1975, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a national Emergency in India, on the recommendation of then-President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. This period lasted till March 21, 1977, dramatically altering the Indian political landscape. Enacted under Article 352 of the Constitution due to alleged internal disturbance, the Emergency gave unprecedented power to the Prime Minister, suspending elections and curtailing civil liberties. This 21-month period saw widespread changes in political dynamics, with expansive government control over media, and jailing of political opponents. It was a highly controversial period which left a lasting impact on governance and democratic processes in India.