Question

What was the immediate impact of the Emergency on the common people?

Answer 1

1. The immediate impact of the Emergency on the common people was a mix of relief and repression.
2. At first, many people liked it because it cut down on crime, made sure trains ran on time, and brought about a feeling of order and discipline.
3. When it rained a lot in 1975, costs stayed low, and the government’s 20-Point Program tried to keep the economy stable. However, the government severely limited civil rights. 
4. People’s freedom of speech, press, and expression were severely limited, and political opponents were arrested.
5. The loss of political rights hurt some people, while others found the order appealing.