The Emergency phase of India is a stark reminder of the fragility of democracy and the importance of protecting civil liberties, judicial independence, and press freedom. Elaborate.
Kartavya Desk Staff
Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
Topic: Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.
2. The Emergency phase of India is a stark reminder of the fragility of democracy and the importance of protecting civil liberties, judicial independence, and press freedom. Elaborate. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question: The imposition of Emergency is one such dark episode that continues to guide present and future generations, given its implications for democracy and the right of citizens to live with dignity. Key Demand of the question: To bring out the emergency of 1975 and lessons learnt from it. Directive: Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts. Structure of the answer: Introduction: Begin the answer by giving context of historical background and situation of emergency imposed in 1975. Body: In the first part of the body, elaborate upon the impact of emergency – biggest blot on Indian democracy, dangers of concentrated power and the suppression of civil liberties, press freedom, and judicial independence. In the next part of the body, write about the measures and safeguards taken in its aftermath. Conclusion: Summarize the crucial lessons learnt from it.
Why the question:
The imposition of Emergency is one such dark episode that continues to guide present and future generations, given its implications for democracy and the right of citizens to live with dignity.
Key Demand of the question:
To bring out the emergency of 1975 and lessons learnt from it.
Directive:
Elaborate – Give a detailed account as to how and why it occurred, or what is the particular context. You must be defining key terms where ever appropriate, and substantiate with relevant associated facts.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin the answer by giving context of historical background and situation of emergency imposed in 1975.
In the first part of the body, elaborate upon the impact of emergency – biggest blot on Indian democracy, dangers of concentrated power and the suppression of civil liberties, press freedom, and judicial independence.
In the next part of the body, write about the measures and safeguards taken in its aftermath.
Conclusion:
Summarize the crucial lessons learnt from it.