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Under what circumstances can the President proclaim a State of Emergency in the country?
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The President can proclaim a state of emergency in the country in the following circumstances:
- National Emergency can be declared when whole of India or a part of its territory in case of war or external aggression or armed rebellion.
- State Emergency can be declared when the President feels that the constitutional machinery has broken down or the government can not be carried-out according to the provisions of the Constitution.
- President can proclaim a Financial Emergency when the financial stability or credit feasibility of the nation or of any part of its territory is threatened or has occurred or is likely to occur.
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