'Today's India not India of 1975': Shashi Tharoor calls Emergency 'dark chapter'; recalls Sanjay Gandhi's role

Shashi Tharoor's critique of the 1975 Emergency, particularly Sanjay Gandhi's sterilization campaigns, has stirred debate within the Congress party. His article in Deepika highlights the fragility of democracy and the need for vigilance against authoritarian tendencies. This comes amid existing tensions between Tharoor and the party leadership, further fueled by differing views and public statements.
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