Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram criticized the BJP-led NDA government, drawing parallels to the Emergency era. He asserted that India voted to prevent another Emergency and that the country will remain a liberal, democratic, and secular union of states.
In 1975, India faced a tumultuous period with the imposition of a 21-month state of emergency by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. This action, citing threats to national security, severely restricted civil liberties and impacted various aspects of Indian life. This article delves into the events leading to the Emergency, its consequences, and its lasting impact on Indian politics.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 18th Lok Sabha session, emphasizing the need for a responsible opposition and highlighting the importance of building a strong and prosperous India. He also used the occasion to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, calling it a blot on India’s democracy. Modi pledged to work harder and deliver greater results in his third term, focusing on consensus-building and efficient governance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon the opposition to prioritize the needs of the people and maintain the dignity of democracy, urging them to focus on action rather than empty slogans. He emphasized the importance of a strong and responsible opposition, noting that the country needs concrete solutions, not theatrics. Modi also highlighted the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, describing it as a dark chapter in India’s history and vowing to protect the Constitution and democratic values.
The release of Kangana Ranaut’s highly anticipated film ‘Emergency’ has been postponed indefinitely due to the actress’s commitment to campaigning for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Kangana, who plays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film, will be contesting from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, her native state, for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The film, written and directed by Kangana herself, was initially scheduled to release on November 24, 2023, but was later rescheduled to June 14. However, due to changes in Kangana’s schedule, the release has now been postponed again.
In the early hours of Thursday morning, a 32-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy were rescued from Sydney Harbour. The pair is believed to have fallen into the water near Pier 2 at Walsh Bay just after midnight. After receiving reports of two individuals in distress, NSW Police responded and carried out the rescue operation. Both individuals were taken to the hospital as a precaution, according to NSW Police. 7NEWS footage captured the rescue, showing one clothed person covered in a silver emergency blanket and placed on a stretcher, while the other was wrapped in a towel nearby.
