The People Vs Emergency – A Saga of Struggle by Manik Chandra Vajpayee and P.G. Sahasrabuddhe is a detailed account of the Emergency period (1975-77) imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, one of the darkest phases of Indian democracy. The book highlights the widespread suppression of civil liberties, censorship, arrests of opposition leaders, and the authoritarian rule during those 21 months. It also narrates the inspiring struggle of common citizens, political activists, and organizations like the RSS and Jan Sangh against the dictatorship. Through firsthand accounts and historical analysis, the book captures the resilience of the Indian people in restoring democracy.