'Country was a prison'"The morning of June 26, 1975, was such a black night when Emergency was imposed on the country. By Agencies | Posted 4 hoursNew Delhi: Recalling the "black night" of Emergency imposed on this day 39 years back, Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday asserted that democracy is the country's strength and said this commitment needs to be taken further. The Prime Minister said it is the strength of the countrymen that they have lived in this democracy. Modi spoke about the Emergency imposed by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on this day in 1975 as he addressed the nation through his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. Narendra ModiHe said the "shining example of democratic powers of a common citizen," was seen during Emergency and "it should keep reminding the nation again and again."

Source: Mid-Day June 27, 2016 03:22 UTC