On Emergency anniversary, here are some of Indira Gandhi's propaganda films

Mumbai: Exactly 39 years ago this day, Indira Gandhi declared a state of Emergency in 1975. The emergency ended after 21 months when the Janata Party won the general election in 1977.

During the period, democracy was brought to a grinding halt. All fundamental rights and legal remedies protected by the Constitution of India were suspended.

Here are a few films related to the Emergency period, which will take you to a different era:

1. Our Indira

This film records the late third Prime Minister of India,Indira Gandhi taking oath of her office and addressing the first ever United Nation

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2. “Our Prime Minister”

This film was directed by Yash Choudhary in 1976. The film begins by panning into the address 1 Safdarjung Road – the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi residence. It goes on to portray how she used to meet and greet people.

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3. “This is HMT Time”

The film shows how amazing the Indian watchmaker HMT during the Emergency period had a turnover, which exceeded Rs.13 cr.

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4. Sorry, I’m late

A short film made in 1975 teaches citizens the importance of punctuality.

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5. 'We Have Promises to Keep'

This film collects reactions of cross-section of people about changes brought about by the Emergency for their benefit. 

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Here are few more videos of speeches made by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi:

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