Jaishankar Condemns Emergency: A ‘Dark Chapter’ Fueled by One Family’s Ambition

A scathing rebuke of Congress’s past:

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently launched a sharp critique of the Congress party’s actions during the 1975 Emergency, speaking at a Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha event. His address directly blamed the prioritization of a single family’s interests over the nation’s well-being. This condemnation echoes sentiments expressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has previously described the Emergency as a ‘darkest chapter’ in India’s democratic journey.

The Emergency, a period of imposed national rule spanning from 1975 to 1977, remains a contentious point in Indian history. Jaishankar’s remarks, coupled with Modi’s earlier statements, serve as a potent reminder of this politically sensitive period and the ongoing debate surrounding its impact on India’s democratic fabric.