Thread by @vyomjayaswal

(1)45 years ago, Indira Gandhi announced #Emergency on 25th June 1975
My dadaji was the President of Jan Sangh - Shahdara, Delhi at that time and very close to Vajpayee ji.
#Emergency1975 #Emergency1975HauntsIndia

(2) He had to remain underground for 21 months as a MISA warrant was issued for all senior opposition leaders. We own an entire road in Delhi as we had a big business and have a huge house.
Our entire house was sealed and only one room was later de-sealed after 3-4 days.

(3) 2 Policemen used to stay at our home 24*7 so that they can arrest my grandfather if he comes to meet his family.
The ACP used to come and take my father (him being the eldest child) to police station late night to interrogate him and ask about my grandfather's whereabouts.

(4) My dad was 15 year old but he never broke down in front of the ACP. Once this ACP took my dad to police station and asked to take him to our relatives home in Chandni Chowk. It was 3am and they went to Chandni Chowk to search for my grandfather.

(5) Upon reaching there as soon as the ACP tried to enter our relative's home, his Dobermann pounced upon him leaving the ACP rattled.
My great grandmother's health deteriorated during this period due to his son being underground.

(6) Many big leaders surrendered and it was finalized that grandfather will also surrender. But, the day he was to surrender, one of his relatives warned him not to as they are torturing all opposition leaders

(7) His health also deteriorated during this period of 21 months. However, he stayed underground and was given a hero's welcome once he came back after the #Emergency was lifted. He rose to prominent heights in BJP and later my chacha was given ticket and

Became counselor for 15 years and 2 times Deputy Mayor of Delhi when we had a unified MCD.