What was the immediate response of President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed to the Prime Minister's recommendation for Emergency?
1) He declined the recommendation.
2) He issued the proclamation immediately.
3) He requested a delay in making a decision.
4) He called for a special meeting of the Cabinet.

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

2

Answer: He issued the proclamation immediately.
President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed issued the proclamation for Emergency immediately after receiving the Prime Minister's recommendation.

On the night of 25 June 1975, the Prime Minister recommended the imposition of Emergency to President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed. He issued the proclamation immediately. After midnight, the electricity to all the major newspaper offices was disconnected. In the early morning, a large number of leaders and workers of the opposition parties were arrested. The Cabinet was informed about it at a special meeting at 6 a.m. on 26 June, after all this had taken place.