Gandhi Loses Parliament Seat in Indian Election Clash
Early returns show Raj Narain defeating Mrs. Indira Gandhi in her Uttar Pradesh constituency by 177,729 to 122,517 votes as the emergency era ends. Desai, veteran critic of the emergency, emerges as a leading successor candidate while Congress faces its worst rout in decades.
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Opposition wins big as emergency ends in India
Indians celebrate Sanjay's defeat as crowds cheer nationwide. Students stage mock funeral for Sanjay. Emergency laws including the Internal Security Act are repealed restoring habeas corpus and press freedoms. Socialist leader Fernandes appears headed for victory in Bihar while Law Minister Gokhale loses to Ram Jethmalani. Janata Party takes all seven Delhi seats, a shift from 1971.
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America
Lockheed Bribe Scandals Roil Governments Worldwide
The Lockheed case triggers political upheaval across Japan Netherlands Italy and the United States. Indictments accuse officials of bribery and tax offenses while inquiries probe royal and ministerial ties. US reforms seek bans on foreign policy bribes though expediting payments linger.
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Indira Gandhi loses grip as emergency era ends
Indira Gandhi faced a political reversal after nationwide discontent surged during the 1975 emergency. Economic strains from war and drought, plus Narayan's anti‑government campaign, weakened her hold. Sanjay Gandhi's sterilization drive backfired, censorship faded, and a united opposition formed the Janata Party, heralding a decisive shift.
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Meads Earth Day spring ceremony amid late snow across nation
Anthropologist Margaret Mead marked the equinox at the United Nations as snow swirled in New York and widespread winter storms rolled through the Central Plains. Nebraska and Valentine saw blizzard winds with six inches of snow and two foot drifts. North Dakota to New England faced drifting flakes while Chicago and Indiana endured snow. Michigan and North Carolina reported cold showers and frost forecast in mountain towns. A 2:43 p.m. ceremony in New York included Mayor Beame and 200 others as Earth Day was celebrated and a global call for environmental stewardship urged by John McConnell of the Earth Society Foundation.
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Fukuda in D C for talks with Carter
Japanese Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda arrived in Washington for talks with President Carter on economic policy and the U S troop withdrawal from South Korea. They will discuss preparations for the May London summit and trade balance while reaffirming security commitments.
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