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Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Over 1.07 cr sterilised during Emergency, exceeding target of 67.4 lakh: Govt
The government on Tuesday told Lok Sabha that more than 1.07 crore people were sterilised during the Emergency period from 1975 to 1977, exceeding the target of 67.40 lakh set by the then Indira Gandhi government. In response to a written question, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai presented data from the 1978 Justice J C Shah Commission report which detailed the excesses of the Emergency, including the use of force in the implementation of the family planning programme. According to the data, in 1975-76, the government set a goal of 24,85,000 sterilisation procedures and surpassed it by completing 26,24,755 surgeries across the country. 'These substantial figures were dwarfed in the subsequent year, 1976-77, when targets soared to 42,55,500, and the sterilisation procedures performed skyrocketed to 81,32,209,' the reply said. The government said sterilisation procedures exceeded targets by more than 59 per cent between 1975 and 1977. 'Further, a total of 548 complaints of sterilization of unmarried persons and 1,774 cases of death linked to sterilization during the Emergency period were also reported to the Shah Commission. The Shah Commission Report was tabled in Parliament on August 31, 1978,' Rai stated in the reply to BJP MP from Telangana's Chevella, Konda Vishweshwar Reddy. The Shah Commission had collected evidence through public hearings, testimonies and official records, and submitted three reports between 1978 and 1979.
News18
a day ago
- Health
- News18
Over 1.07 cr sterilised during Emergency, exceeding target of 67.4 lakh: Govt
Agency: New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) Over 1.07 crore people were sterilised during the Emergency period from 1975-77, exceeding the targets of 67.40 lakh set by the then Indira Gandhi Government as part of vigorous population control measures, Lok Sabha was informed Tuesday. In response to a written question, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai presented the data from the Justice JC Shah Commission report, which was set up on May 28, 1977, to inquire into, inter alia, excesses, malpractices and misdeeds during the Emergency, including the use of force in the implementation of the family planning programme. 'Further, a total of 548 complaints of sterilisation of unmarried persons and 1774 cases of death linked to sterilisation during the Emergency period were also reported to the Shah Commission. The Shah Commission Report was tabled in Parliament on August 31, 1978," the minister said. The data showed that in 1975-76, the government set the goal of conducting 24,85,000 sterilisation procedures and surpassed the target by accomplishing 26,24,755 surgeries across the country. These substantial figures were dwarfed in the subsequent year, 1976-77, when targets soared to 42,55,500, and the sterilisation procedures performed skyrocketed to 81,32,209, it showed. The data shows that the sterilisation procedures exceeded the targets by over 59 per cent during 1975-77. 'Between 25 June 1975 and 21 March 1977, India was placed under a state of Emergency under Article 352 of the Constitution…On 25 June 1975, the then President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed had issued the Emergency proclamation under Article 352, citing threats from internal disturbance," a fact sheet issued by the PIB had said. The Shah Commission had collected evidence through public hearings, testimonies and official records, and submitted three reports between 1978 and 1979, it had said. PTI ABS ABS KSS KSS view comments First Published: August 19, 2025, 15:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
India Gazette
25-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Assam: CM takes part in BJP's Mock Parliament to commemorate dark chapter of Emergency
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 25 (ANI): With the aim of commemorating the dark chapter of the Emergency period in India, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday took part in a Mock Parliament event organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha and BJP Mahila Morcha at the Bhogeswari Phukanani Indoor Stadium in Guwahati. The 21 months of Emergency are known for forced mass sterilisations, press censorship, suspension of constitutional rights and centralisation of power. Speaking on the occasion, CM Sarma stated that it is imperative for the new generation of India to commemorate the Emergency every year to ensure that such events are never repeated. He emphasised that it is the responsibility of the youth to understand and reflect upon the widespread atrocities committed during the 21 months of the Emergency. Referring to the proclamation of Emergency on 25 June 1975 without cabinet approval, he remarked that it inflicted a severe blow to the nation's conscience. He further pointed out that the Supreme Court's judgement during the Emergency allowed even the suspension of Article 21, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, thereby enabling the government to arrest and detain individuals without judicial oversight and absolving the state of accountability even in cases of custodial deaths. The Chief Minister highlighted that the Shah Commission Report and various historical documents related to that period are now publicly accessible and should be studied by the younger generation. He also stated that history demonstrates how, in times of chaos and oppression, conscientious groups and individuals have emerged in response. Citing the Navnirman Andolan in Gujarat as a significant movement against Indira Gandhi's regime, he said that it eventually expanded into a nationwide movement under the leadership of Jayaprakash Narayan. He further acknowledged leaders such as Morarji Desai, Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Lal Krishna Advani, George Fernandes, and Nanaji Deshmukh, who resisted the Emergency, endured imprisonment, and ultimately compelled Indira Gandhi to withdraw the Emergency. Dr Sarma expressed hope that during this Mock Parliament, participants would reflect on the fact that the Emergency lacked both legal and moral justification. He also recalled that numerous individuals made significant sacrifices to end the Emergency and restore democracy in the country, with leaders from the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Jan Sangh playing a vital role in countering Indira Gandhi's authoritarianism. Referring to a leader from that era who had sworn to protect the Constitution, the Chief Minister remarked that it was the same individual's family that subsequently imposed the Emergency. He noted that, unlike other instances in history where perpetrators expressed regret - such as the British over the Jallianwala Bagh massacre or US Presidents visiting Hiroshima to acknowledge the atomic bombings, the Congress party has never issued an apology for the Emergency. He concluded by stating that the party responsible for the Emergency should apologise to the nation for undermining its democratic values and should pledge that such an event would never be repeated in the future. Assam State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party and MP Dilip Saikia, State President of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha Rakesh Das, State President of the BJP Mahila Morcha Swapna Bania, along with several party officials and other dignitaries, also took part in the Mock Parliament. (ANI)
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cong must apologise for Emergency, says Himanta at mock parliament
1 2 Guwahati: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday participated in a mock parliament session organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha and BJP Mahila Morcha in Guwahati, commemorating the anniversary of the Emergency imposed in India on June 25, 1975. He said the party responsible should apologise to the nation for undermining its democratic values and should pledge that such an event would never be repeated in the future. Speaking on the occasion, Sarma said it is imperative for the new generation of India to commemorate the Emergency every year to ensure that such events are never repeated. He emphasised that it is the responsibility of the youth to understand and reflect upon the widespread atrocities committed during the 21 months of the Emergency. Referring to the proclamation of Emergency without cabinet approval, Sarma said it inflicted a severe blow to the nation's conscience. He further pointed out that the Supreme Court's judgement during the Emergency allowed even the suspension of Article 21, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, thereby enabling the govt to arrest and detain people without judicial oversight and absolving the state of accountability even in cases of custodial deaths. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The anime RPG everyone's talking about is finally free! Nikke: Goddess Of Victory Play Now Undo The CM highlighted that the Shah Commission Report and various historical documents related to that period are now publicly accessible and should be studied by the younger generation. He also stated that history demonstrates how, in times of chaos and oppression, conscientious groups and individuals have emerged in response. Citing the Navnirman Andolan in Gujarat as a significant movement against Indira Gandhi's regime, he said that it eventually expanded into a nationwide movement under the leadership of Jayaprakash Narayan. He further acknowledged leaders such as Morarji Desai, Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Lal Krishna Advani, George Fernandes, and Nanaji Deshmukh, who resisted the Emergency, endured imprisonment, and ultimately compelled Indira Gandhi to withdraw the Emergency. Sarma said unlike other instances in history where perpetrators expressed regret such as the British over the Jallianwala Bagh massacre or US presidents visiting Hiroshima to acknowledge the atomic bombings, "Congress party has never issued an apology for the Emergency."
