Prime Minister Modi Visits Former Vice President Naidu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu at his residence in New Delhi. Naidu congratulated Modi on his third term as Prime Minister.

Reflections on the Emergency Period

Modi criticized the Congress Party for the Emergency period of 1975-1977, highlighting the suppression of democratic principles. He stated that the Congress government disregarded democratic principles to cling to power, leading to widespread arrests and harassment.

Naidu emphasized the importance of educating students about the Emergency, marking its 50th anniversary. He suggested that textbooks should include lessons on the Emergency to inform students about this controversial period in India’s history.

Details of the Emergency

The Emergency, declared by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, lasted from June 25, 1975, to 1977. It involved political arrests, mass forced sterilization, and other controversial actions. Key opposition leaders, including Atal Bihari Vajpayee, LK Advani, and Jay Prakash Narayanan, were jailed or detained during this period.