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The crisis of democratic order

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Political Science

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Overview

The period around 1974-1977 marked a major crisis in Indian democracy. Economic hardship, student unrest, labour strikes, conflict between the government and the judiciary, and growing opposition to Indira Gandhi’s leadership created a tense political atmosphere. The Emergency declared on 25 June 19

Key Concepts

Inflation

Inflation, unemployment, and food shortage created public dissatisfaction. Prices rose by 23 per cent in 1973 and 30 per cent in 1974, while food grai

Students in Gujarat and Bihar led

Students in Gujarat and Bihar led protest movements against rising prices, corruption, unemployment, and poor governance. These movements gained wider

Jayaprakash Narayan became the central figure

Jayaprakash Narayan became the central figure of the Bihar movement. He called for total revolution in social, economic, and political life and became

The government and the judiciary clashed

The government and the judiciary clashed over constitutional interpretation. The Kesavananda Bharati Case established that Parliament could not alter

On 25 June 1975

On 25 June 1975, Indira Gandhi recommended Emergency to President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, who issued the proclamation immediately. It was declared under

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the political and economic background that led to the Emergency.
  • Identify the major protest movements in Gujarat, Bihar, and the railway strike of 1974.
  • Explain the conflict between the executive and the judiciary before the Emergency.
  • Describe how Emergency was declared and what powers were used during it.
  • Recognise the effects of censorship, preventive detention, and suspension of Fundamental Rights.

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