28 June in History

On June 28th 1975, as a response to anti-government demonstrations, India imposed the toughest press censorship since Independence. On June 21st 1975, the then President of India, Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed declared a state of emergency upon the request of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The Emergency, as it is called, lasting until March 21st 1977, was marked by a “rule... Read More →