Telugu poet Shesendra’s centenary is more than a literary celebration — it is a timely reminder of the enduring importance of free expression, democratic dissent, and the autonomy of literature
Instead of using Emergency to vent out bitterness and indulge in a political blame game, a candid introspection is needed on where we stand now on preserving our core values
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan termed the 1975 Emergency as one of India’s darkest chapters, calling it a betrayal of the Constitution. Alongside Union ministers, he paid tribute to democratic leaders jailed for resisting the Congress regime’s crackdown on civil liberties.
On the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, Telangana faces what critics call an “undeclared Emergency” under the Congress government. From land evictions to suppression of press freedom, parallels are being drawn with 1975’s authoritarian rule under Indira Gandhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the move, saying that this will serve as a "reminder of what happened when the Constitution of India was trampled over".
