Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was the fifth President of India, serving from 1974 to 1977. He is most notable for declaring the Emergency on June 25, 1975, which allowed the government to rule by decree and suspended many civil liberties. His tenure was marked by significant political unrest and controversy over the suspension of democratic processes, which has been described as a dark period in Indian history.
Born on May 13, 1905 (120 years old)
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Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was the President of India who signed the proclamation of the Emergency.
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Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed was the President who declared the Emergency in 1975.
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