Emergency Of 1975: Lessons In Democracy

The Emergency of 1975 was discussed across political circles throughout this week. Questions have been asked about what the future holds, and whether such an event would ever happen in India again. Democratic institutions got top priority in the discussions. A panel discusses the Emergency at length and the lessons that people of the country must keep in mind from the event 43 years ago. To maintain eternal vigilance and ensure that democratic institutions remain safe have been the thrust of the discussions and debates.