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The Communist Party of India and the Indian Emergency
Publisher:
SAGE
| Author:
David Lockwood
| Language:
English
| Format:
Hardback
Publisher:
SAGE
Author:
David Lockwood
Language:
English
Format:
Hardback
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The Communist Party of India and the Indian Emergency is a comprehensive exploration of the CPI’s political journey from India’s independence in 1947 through the turbulent years of the Emergency (1975–77) and beyond. The book traces the party’s evolution—from revolutionary opposition to parliamentary participation—and its complex relationship with the Indian National Congress, especially during times of political crisis.
A major focus of the book is the CPI’s support of Indira Gandhi during the Emergency, which it viewed as a necessary step against right-wing and capitalist forces. The book critically examines how this alliance influenced the party’s stance on censorship, repression, and civil liberties. It also highlights the internal tensions this support caused within the Left and the broader consequences for Indian democracy.
In the aftermath of the Emergency, the CPI faced significant backlash, both electorally and ideologically. The book reflects on how this period reshaped Left politics in India and how the party adapted in the era of liberalisation. Overall, it offers a nuanced understanding of the CPI’s strategic choices during one of India’s most controversial political phases.
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The Communist Party of India and the Indian Emergency is a comprehensive exploration of the CPI’s political journey from India’s independence in 1947 through the turbulent years of the Emergency (1975–77) and beyond. The book traces the party’s evolution—from revolutionary opposition to parliamentary participation—and its complex relationship with the Indian National Congress, especially during times of political crisis.
A major focus of the book is the CPI’s support of Indira Gandhi during the Emergency, which it viewed as a necessary step against right-wing and capitalist forces. The book critically examines how this alliance influenced the party’s stance on censorship, repression, and civil liberties. It also highlights the internal tensions this support caused within the Left and the broader consequences for Indian democracy.
In the aftermath of the Emergency, the CPI faced significant backlash, both electorally and ideologically. The book reflects on how this period reshaped Left politics in India and how the party adapted in the era of liberalisation. Overall, it offers a nuanced understanding of the CPI’s strategic choices during one of India’s most controversial political phases.
About Author
David Lockwood is an Associate Professor of modern history at Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia. He is a specialist in the modern history and politics of India and in Soviet history. He is especially interested in the role of the bourgeoisie in historical development. He combines this with work in the broad areas of the role of the state in economic development, the transition from state-controlled to market economies, and the effects of globalisation on national states.
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