Under which one of the following conditions can the Government of India suspend both the rights of Habeas Corpus and freedom of speech and yet retain its democratic character?

The employees of Post and Telegraph have gone on a strike

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There is a sharp difference between two political parties

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A section of people have been agitating for seccession of a part of the counrty

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The legislature in a state fails to function

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The correct option is C A section of people have been agitating for seccession of a part of the counrty
Habeus corpus is a writ under which a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court, especially to secure the person's release unless lawful grounds are shown for their detention. If any section of people is agitating for separation of a part of the country, habeus corpus and freedom of speech can be suspended.

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Q. Assertion [A]: In his speech, Nehru said, "For too long, we the people of Asia have been petitioners in Western courts".

Reason [R]: India, having been under British rule for approximately 200 years, was vocal in its opposition to colonialism and imperialism on global platforms.

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