Name: The Emergency by Coomi Kapoor | A Powerful Eyewitness Account of India's Darkest Political Chapter
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The Emergency by Coomi Kapoor | A Powerful Eyewitness Account of India’s Darkest Political Chapter

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Coomi Kapoor is a veteran Indian political journalist with over four decades of experience covering national politics, governance, and public affairs. She is the Consulting Editor at The Indian Express, where her widely read weekly column, Inside Track, offers insightful analysis of India’s political landscape. Renowned for her sharp reporting and deep understanding of contemporary Indian politics, Kapoor is the author of acclaimed works that combine meticulous research with firsthand journalistic experience.

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The Emergency by Coomi Kapoor is a compelling and meticulously researched account of one of the most controversial periods in India’s democratic history—the Emergency (1975–1977).

As a young journalist during those turbulent years, Kapoor witnessed firsthand the suspension of civil liberties, press censorship, mass arrests, and the far-reaching impact of extraordinary government measures. Combining personal experiences with historical research, she presents a vivid narrative of the political events that reshaped the nation.

The book examines the roles of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi, political leaders, journalists, activists, and ordinary citizens who lived through a time when democratic institutions faced unprecedented challenges. It also explores key events such as censorship of the press, imprisonment of opposition leaders, forced sterilization campaigns, and large-scale urban evictions.

Balanced, insightful, and richly documented, The Emergency offers readers a deeper understanding of the political decisions, human stories, and constitutional questions surrounding this defining chapter in India’s history.

An essential read for students, historians, journalists, and anyone interested in Indian politics, democracy, and contemporary history, this book serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of safeguarding democratic values and civil liberties.