1975 年，英迪拉·甘地宣布进入紧急状态，以镇压新闻界和反对派，并解决经济问题。 1975 Emergency declared by Indira Gandhi to suppress press, opposition, and address economic issues.
紧急状态 50 周年：英迪拉甘地面临经济困境、失业率上升、通货膨胀以及粮食短缺，这些都削弱了她的声望。 50th Anniversary of Emergency: Indira Gandhi faced a struggling economy, rising unemployment, inflation, and food shortages, which dented her popularity. 结果，她宣布国家进入紧急状态，以审查新闻、压制反对派并保持控制。 As a result, she declared a national emergency to censor press, gag opposition, and maintain control. 莫迪总理领导的印度人民党最近批评国大党在1975年紧急状态中扮演的角色，称其是印度民主的“污点”。 The BJP, led by PM Modi, has recently criticized the Congress party for its role in the 1975 Emergency, calling it a "black spot" on Indian democracy.