Sonia Gandhi On Emergency: 'Dark Chapter' But Indira Faced Extraordinary Circumstances
Sonia Gandhi has described the 1975 Emergency as a dark chapter in Indian history, while offering a nuanced account of the circumstances that led to its imposition. In her book, she acknowledges that democratic rights were curtailed and excesses took place, but says Indira Gandhi eventually called elections and expressed regret. The remarks have triggered a political row, with the BJP and Shiv Sena accusing her of attempting to whitewash the Emergency, while the Congress welcomes her candid admission of mistakes.
Through RSS Feeds Sonia Gandhi has described the 1975 Emergency as a dark chapter in Indian history, while offering a nuanced account of the circumstances that led to its imposition. In her book, she acknowledges that democratic rights were curtailed and excesses took place, but says Indira Gandhi eventually called elections and expressed regret. The remarks have triggered a political row, with the BJP and Shiv Sena accusing her of attempting to whitewash the Emergency, while the Congress welcomes her candid admission of mistakes.
