June 25, 1975, a turning point in India’s democratic journey. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi declared a national Emergency, plunging the country into a 21-month period of mass censorship, arrests without trial, and suspended civil liberties. This video breaks down how the Emergency unfolded, the events that led to it, and how it changed the Indian political landscape forever. From JP’s revolution to the infamous sterilisation drive, here’s everything you need to know, 50 years later.

Presentation: Sharmada Venkatasubramanian

*Production: Shikha Kumari A *

Video: Shivaraj S

Published - June 25, 2025 10:24 pm IST