S Jaishankar recounted his UPSC interview experience coinciding with the revocation of the Emergency on March 21, 1977. He actively participated in the 1977 election campaign against the Emergency. This experience taught him the importance of clear communication under pressure and highlighted the potential disconnect between those in power and the public sentiment, which he termed the 'Lutyens' bubble'.
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