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The History of the Present
Ever wonder how a democracy can suddenly turn into something that looks more like a police state? India’s Emergency period from 1975 to 1977 is a brutal reminder that democracy isn’t a guarantee—it’s a fragile experiment. Gyan Prakash dives deep into this messy chapter, showing you it wasn’t just a power grab by one woman but a symptom of bigger cracks in the system.
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