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The crisis of democratic order

Assam Board · Class 12 · Political Science

Summary of The crisis of democratic order for Assam Board Class 12 Political Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

The period from 1973 to 1977 marked one of the most challenging phases in India's democratic history. This crisis emerged from a combination of economic difficulties, political tensions, judicial conflicts, and mass protests that ultimately led to the declaration of Emergency in 1975. Understanding

Key Concepts

India faced severe economic challenges including

India faced severe economic challenges including high inflation (23% in 1973, 30% in 1974), low industrial growth, high unemployment, failed monsoons,

Student

Student-led protests in Gujarat (January 1974) against rising prices and corruption, and the Bihar movement (March 1974) led by Jayaprakash Narayan de

A series of constitutional battles between

A series of constitutional battles between the government and judiciary, particularly over fundamental rights, property rights, and parliamentary supr

JP's leadership of the Bihar movement

JP's leadership of the Bihar movement, calling for comprehensive transformation of Indian society and politics, demanding the dismissal of the Congres

Declaration of internal emergency on June

Declaration of internal emergency on June 25, 1975, using Article 352, leading to suspension of fundamental rights, press censorship, preventive deten

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the economic and political factors that led to the crisis of democratic order in the 1970s
  • Analyze the causes and consequences of the Emergency declared in 1975
  • Examine the role of opposition movements, particularly the Bihar and Gujarat agitations
  • Evaluate the impact of the Emergency on democratic institutions and civil liberties
  • Assess the 1977 elections as a referendum on democracy and their significance for Indian politics

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