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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Neither a politician nor a great minister": Renuka Chowdhury criticises Jaishankar over remarks on Emergency
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury on Friday criticised External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar for his remarks on the Emergency and India's foreign policy, calling him 'neither a politician nor a great minister.' 'We are surrounded by enemies everywhere. He is neither a politician nor a great minister. He should stop talking like this and focus on his actual job of making sure that India has some allies and friends. It's a failed policy that we are facing...' Chowdhury said while speaking to ANI. Her remarks came after Jaishankar criticised the Congress party during an event marking the 50th anniversary of the Emergency. Addressing the inaugural session of a mock parliament organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Jaishankar had said, 'All this happened because of one family... There's a movie titled 'Kissa Kursi Ka', and these three words aptly tell the reason behind the imposition of the Emergency. When a family is considered above the nation, things like the Emergency take place.' He recalled that during the Emergency, the opposition side of the parliament was empty as leaders were jailed. He stated that during that time he was a 20-year-old student at Jawaharlal Nehru University. He further said that the biggest lesson from the Emergency was to never take one's freedom for granted. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh also reacted strongly to Jaishankar's comments, urging the minister to focus on the 'collapse of Indian diplomacy' rather than dwell on past political events. Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury also criticised him, saying that the Congress party has repeatedly expressed regret for it multiple times, to the extent that a bye-election was called by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, knowing well that she might be defeated. (ANI)
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
50 years of Emergency: EAM Jaishankar blames 1974 deal for fishermen arrests by Sri Lanka; says consequences still visible in Tamil Nadu
External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that the root of the ongoing issue of Sri Lanka arresting Indian fishermen lies in a controversial agreement made during the Emergency era, under which India gave up certain fishing rights. Speaking at an event organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) to mark the 50th anniversary of Emergency, Jaishankar said such a deal would not have gone through if Parliament had been functioning properly at the time. 'We hear about our fishermen arrested by Sri Lanka. The reason is that an agreement was entered into during Emergency under which the rights of the fishermen for fishing in some sea waters of Sri Lanka was abandoned,' Jaishankar said. The 1974 maritime agreement, signed under then the Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's government, ceded the uninhabited Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka. A follow-up agreement in 1976 barred Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen from entering each other's exclusive economic zones—restrictions that continue to affect fishing communities in Tamil Nadu. 'The consequences of this decision are still visible in Tamil Nadu,' the EAM noted. Criticising the Congress for bypassing democratic processes during the Emergency, Jaishankar said, 'Had a genuine Parliament functioned at the time, there would have been a debate and this decision would not be accepted.' He said many major decisions were taken without public or parliamentary scrutiny during that 21-month period, which began on June 25, 1975. Reflecting on the time, Jaishankar recalled police raids in Jawaharlal Nehru University hostels and shared how his family had links with anti-Emergency leaders such as George Fernandes. 'I heard from my seniors in the foreign service how difficult it was to defend India after the murder of the Constitution and democracy by the imposition of Emergency,' he said. In a pointed attack on the Congress leadership, Jaishankar said that an Emergency situation arises when the 'family' is kept ahead of the country. 'Some people keep the copy of Constitution in their pockets but have other intentions in their hearts,' PTI cited the external minister. Without naming Rahul Gandhi directly, he questioned the party's refusal to apologise for the Emergency, saying it was not just a political mistake but an assault on the people's way of life. The younger generation must learn how the Congress strangled the Constitution out of greed for power, he said, referring to the mock parliament conducted by the BJYM. He further added that empowering citizens is the key to preventing any similar situation in future. He also took a swipe at the opposition's repeated claims of an 'undeclared Emergency' under the current government. 'I want to clarify that this is not the time of an Emergency nor will there be one in the future. That is why we are all present here at this mock parliament today,' he said. During the Emergency, Jaishankar pointed out, five Constitutional amendments and 48 Ordinances were passed, one of which prevented Emergency provisions from being challenged in any court. Calling India's peaceful resistance during that time proof that 'democracy is in our DNA,' he said the public's rejection of Emergency through the ballot box eventually led to fresh elections and the restoration of democratic rule. He also touched on moments of unity, saying Operation Sindoor, where even opposition leaders joined efforts to bolster India's global position, reflected 'deep national pride' and stood as an antidote to the authoritarianism of the Emergency. "The events of 50 years ago should not just be viewed as history — they still live on in the minds of many. Therefore, we must remain cautious of those who still have no regret about the Emergency," he said.
India Today
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
S Jaishankar's 'Kissa Kursi Ka' jibe at Congress over Emergency
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday referenced the Raj Babbar-Shabana Azmi starring 'Kissa Kursi Ka' in taking a jibe at the Congress on 'Emergency' from 1975 to 1977 during Indira Gandhi's regime. "All this happened because of one family," the 70-year-old minister said, on 50 years of the imposition of 'Emergency'."There's a movie titled 'Kissa Kursi Ka', and these three words aptly tell the reason behind the imposition of the Emergency. When a family is considered above the nation, things like 'Emergency' take place," Jaishankar said in his address at the inaugural session of a mock parliament organised by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). advertisementRecalling the 21-month period, when he was a 20-year-old student at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, Jaishankar said the entire exercise was to "break the morale of the country and the society". The minister added that people who were not even in politics were impacted by the decision, while those involved with politics were aware that they would inevitably get arrested. "This entire exercise, in a way, was to break the morale of the country and society... Many people, who were not even in politics, were impacted. Those who were in politics were well aware that doing politics meant an inevitable arrest, and those who were arrested were unaware if and when they would be released", Jaishankar told the movie 'Kissa Kursi Ka' was banned from being released during the 'Emergency'. It is a political satire made in 1975 by Amrit Nahata, and focused on Indira Gandhi and her son Sanjay Gandhi. It was released after Indira Gandhi's government was ousted."After winning the elections in 1971, within a few years, the popularity of the government had drastically dropped. Corruption had increased, inflation was very high, and the tide was not in their favour. People were angry. Agitations were going on in Gujarat and Bihar... People were raising questions on the business of the then 'yuvraj'. Based on the verdict of the Allahabad High Court, the then Prime Minister was charged with two cases, corrupt practices and misuse of government machinery", Jaishankar recalled.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Emergency was imposed to bring down morale of the country, says EAM Jaishankar
It's not normal when students are sleeping the hostel, and suddenly some of them are taken away for no reason. This happened during nights. Imagine the trauma everyone had to go through External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said, speaking at the inaugural session of the Mock Parliament organized by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) on Friday (June 27, 2025). This whole exercise was done to bring down the morale of the country, he said. I was studying when the Emergency was imposed in 1975, and I will never forget what happened and what everyone had to go through. The lesson I took away from Emergency was, 'Never take freedom for granted.' Everybody assumes Emergency is related to politics, but it was always more than that. It affected every aspect of the country, including arts, culture, cinema, education. 'It affected everybody's way of life,' the External Affairs Minister said. Emergency was imposed based on the rationale that there were imminent internal threats to the Indian state, and some minor internal issues were portrayed as security threats to the country. Many important leaders were arrested, he noted.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'All because of one family ... ': Jaishankar slams Congress over Emergency; takes ‘Kissa Kursi Ka' jibe
Screengrab from video NEW DELHI: "The one lesson that Emergency taught us is to never take freedom for granted," external affairs minister S Jaishankar declared on Friday while criticising the Congress party for its imposition in 1975. Addressing a Mock Parliament event organised by the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) to commemorate its 50th anniversary, Jaishankar referenced the movie "Kissa Kursi Ka" highlighting how one family's interests were placed above the nation's. "When a family is considered above the nation, things like Emergency take place," he said, adding that the move was essentially aimed at breaking the country's morale. "This entire exercise, in a way, was to break the morale of the country and the society... Many people, who were not even in politics, were impacted. Those who were in politics were well aware that doing politics meant an inevitable arrest, and those who were arrested were unaware if and when they would be released," he added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also condemned the Congress party's actions, describing the Emergency as the "darkest chapter" in India's democratic history. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo He highlighted how the Constitution was violated, Parliament's voice was suppressed, and attempts were made to control the courts. "The poor, marginalized and downtrodden were particularly targeted, including their dignity insulted," PM Modi stated. The Emergency, imposed between June 25, 1975, and March 21, 1977, was India's first peacetime Emergency declaration under Article 352 of the Constitution. President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed issued the proclamation citing threats from internal disturbance, marking the third Emergency in India's history after the ones during wars with China (1962) and Pakistan (1971).
