India’s First Dictatorship: The Emergency, 1975-77 by Christophe Jaffrelot and Pratinav Anil (ISBN: 9789394407985) offers a chilling account of Indira Gandhi’s authoritarian rule. Explore the political maneuvering, societal impact, and legacy of this dark chapter in Indian history. A must-read for anyone interested in democracy, South Asian studies, and political history.