Which one of the following was the ground for the declaration of emergency by Indira Gandhi?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Internal disturbances
On 25 June 1975, the government declared that there was a threat of internal disturbances and therefore, it invoked Article 352 of the Constitution. Under the provision of this article the government could declare a state of emergency on grounds of external threat or a threat of internal disturbances. The government decided that a grave crisis had arisen which made the proclamation of a state of emergency necessary.