How did Emergency in India impact the morale of the country according to EAM Jaishankar?
EAM Jaishankar believes Emergency was imposed to bring down the morale of the country.
According to EAM Jaishankar, the Emergency in India had a significant negative impact on the morale of the country. He believes that:
- The Emergency was deliberately imposed to suppress the spirit and confidence of the Indian people.
- It aimed to stifle dissent, curtail freedoms, and weaken democratic institutions.
- The move was intended to create fear and uncertainty among citizens, making them feel powerless.
- By restricting civil liberties and political opposition, the Emergency sought to undermine public participation in governance.
- Jaishankar emphasizes that such actions were not just political but were designed to psychologically demoralize the nation.
- He suggests that overcoming the effects of the Emergency required rebuilding trust and confidence in democracy.
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