A book published in 2025, authored by Narendra Modi and titled "The Emergency Diaries – Years That Forged a Leader", is thematically associated with which of the following periods in Indian political history?

A book published in 2025, authored by Narendra Modi and titled "The Emergency Diaries – Years That Forged a Leader", is thematically associated with which of the following periods in Indian political history?
2025 में प्रकाशित नरेंद्र मोदी द्वारा लिखित पुस्तक "The Emergency Diaries – Years That Forged a Leader" भारतीय राजनीतिक इतिहास के किस कालखंड से संबंधित है?

Options / विकल्प

A. 1962–1965

B. 1989–1991

C. 1975–1977

D. 1969–1971


Correct Answer / सही उत्तर

C. 1975–1977
C. 1975–1977


Detailed Explanation / विस्तृत व्याख्या

Hindi

"The Emergency Diaries – Years That Forged a Leader" प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी द्वारा लिखित पुस्तक है, जो भारत में लागू राष्ट्रीय आपातकाल (Emergency) के दौर से संबंधित है।

भारत में आपातकाल 25 जून 1975 को लागू किया गया था और 21 मार्च 1977 तक प्रभावी रहा। यह स्वतंत्र भारत के इतिहास का सबसे विवादास्पद राजनीतिक काल माना जाता है।

उस समय:

  • प्रधानमंत्री थीं इंदिरा गांधी
  • राष्ट्रपति थे फ़ख़रुद्दीन अली अहमद
  • कई मौलिक अधिकारों को निलंबित कर दिया गया था।
  • प्रेस पर सेंसरशिप लागू की गई थी।
  • अनेक विपक्षी नेताओं और कार्यकर्ताओं को गिरफ्तार किया गया था।

नरेंद्र मोदी उस समय राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघ (RSS) से जुड़े युवा कार्यकर्ता थे और आपातकाल विरोधी गतिविधियों में सक्रिय रहे। पुस्तक में उनके अनुभवों, संघर्षों और लोकतंत्र की रक्षा के लिए चले आंदोलन का वर्णन किया गया है।


English

"The Emergency Diaries – Years That Forged a Leader" is a book authored by Narendra Modi, focusing on the period of the National Emergency in India.

The Emergency was imposed on 25 June 1975 and remained in force until 21 March 1977. It is regarded as one of the most controversial periods in post-independence Indian political history.

During this period:

  • Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister.
  • Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was the President.
  • Fundamental Rights were suspended.
  • Press censorship was imposed.
  • Several opposition leaders and activists were detained.

Narendra Modi, then a young RSS worker, participated in anti-Emergency activities. The book reflects on his experiences and the democratic struggle during those years.


Why are the Other Options Incorrect? / अन्य विकल्प गलत क्यों हैं?

A. 1962–1965

This period is mainly associated with:

  • Indo-China War (1962)
  • Indo-Pak War (1965)

It is not related to the Emergency.

B. 1989–1991

This period witnessed:

  • Political instability
  • Coalition politics
  • Beginning of economic reforms

It is unrelated to the Emergency period.

D. 1969–1971

This period is known for:

  • Split in the Indian National Congress
  • 1971 General Elections
  • Bangladesh Liberation War

It is different from the Emergency era.


Exam Point / परीक्षा हेतु महत्वपूर्ण तथ्य

Emergency Declared: 25 June 1975

Emergency Withdrawn: 21 March 1977

Prime Minister: Indira Gandhi

President: Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

Constitutional Provision: Article 352

Duration: About 21 months

✅ Often called the "Emergency Period" in Indian history.


One-Liner for Exams / परीक्षा हेतु एक पंक्ति

"The Emergency Diaries – Years That Forged a Leader" is associated with the Emergency period of 1975–1977 in India.
"The Emergency Diaries – Years That Forged a Leader" भारत के 1975–1977 के आपातकालीन काल से संबंधित है।

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