State of emergency in India

Title

State of emergency in India

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:06:38

Description

Interview with an unidentified male representative for Amnesty International about emergency legislation in India during the period 1975-77 and the human rights infringements involved. The taking of political prisoners and the abandonment of its constitution and emergency legislation are all covered. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Amnesty International

Keywords

India; Political movements; Legislation; Political prisoners; Human rights; Human rights violations; Social conflicts; Amnesty International; Indira Gandhi

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