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Journalist could not speak against emergency in Congress era: S Jaishankar
The transcript discusses the impact of the Emergency on press freedom, constitutional amendments, and foreign policy decisions. It highlights the censorship of newspapers, arrest of editors, and restrictions on foreign journalists. The speaker mentions 5 constitutional amendments and 48 ordinances passed during this period, including changes to fundamental rights and court powers. A significant foreign policy decision regarding fishing rights with Sri Lanka, made without parliamentary debate, is also discussed.
