The Meaning of the Indian Experience – the Emergency – an essay by Ajit Roy

‘Mrs. Gandhi’s success was predicated by two massive reserve forces operating in her favour (i) the passivity of the rural masses, and (ii) loyalty of the armed forces.’ The Indian events from the Indian perspective – An analysis of the Emergency by Ajit Roy, from a collection of essays, The Meaning of the Indian Experience – the Emergency, edited by Sarral K. Chatterji. Also worth reading: ‘My memories of Ajit Roy’ at http://praxisvision.blogspot.in/2011/07/my-memories-of-ajit-roy.html