An organisation on Saturday demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi grant freedom fighter status to those who protested the Emergency rule.
In a statement, the members of Akhil Bhartiya Loktantra Senani Sanyukt Sangharsh Samiti claimed governments of 10 states have announced an honour amount and promised benefits to the victims of Emergency.
During the Emergency, a controversial law Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) was passed giving the administration of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi powers to detain individuals and sieze property without warrants.
Organisation president Govardhan Prasad Atal said: "The Emergency fighters in the remaining 21 states should also be granted the status of 'freedom fighters' and provided with proper pension to live a dignified life."
Atal said that steps should be taken to sensitise the police so that citizens do not face such actions.
--IANS
sm/prs
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app