How Sanjay Gandhi and his coterie implemented a programme of conveyor-belt sterilisations

Forty years ago this month, Indira Gandhi suspended the Constitution and declared an Emergency. This excerpt from 'For Reasons of State' recalls the programme of forced vasectomies and tubectomies that was instituted during the period.

John Dayal and Ajoy Bose

· Jun 22, 2015 · 02:30 pm