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India Gazette
7 hours ago
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- India Gazette
Rajasthan Dy CM Slams Congress on 50 Years of Emergency, says
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], June 25 (ANI): Marking the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed in 1975, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa on Wednesday strongly condemned the Congress party for its actions during that period. Bairwa emphasized the importance of educating the younger generation about the 'atrocities committed during the Emergency,' Speaking to the media, Bairwa said, 'During the Emergency, thousands of innocent people were put in jail. They (Congress) have violated the Constitution several BJP government has done the work of safeguarding the Constitution under the leadership of PM Modi.' 'Today we are observing the day as 'Kala Divas' in at district level. We want our upcoming generation to get aware of the atrocities done by the Congress government during those times,' he said. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday slammed the 'Emergency' imposed in 1975, calling it an 'era of injustice' driven by the Congress party's 'hunger for power'. He said the PM Narendra Modi-led government observes June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas (Constitution Assassination Day) to remind the younger generation of this dark period in Indian democracy. In a post on X, Shah wrote, 'The 'Emergency' was an 'era of injustice' driven by Congress's hunger for power. The Emergency imposed on June 25, 1975, caused immense pain and suffering to the people of the nation. To ensure that the new generation understands this, the Modi government has named this day Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. This day reminds us that when power turns into dictatorship, the people have the strength to uproot it.' Shah further criticised the Congress party and its leadership at the time for attacking democratic institutions.'The Emergency was not a national necessity but a reflection of the anti-democratic mindset of Congress and one individual. The freedom of the press was crushed, the judiciary's hands were tied, and social activists were thrown into jail. The people of the nation raised the battle cry of 'Vacate the Throne' and overthrew the dictatorial Congress. Heartfelt tributes to all the brave souls who sacrificed their lives in this struggle,' he added. Apart from this, the Union Cabinet today observed a two-minute silence in memory of those who lost their constitutionally guaranteed rights and faced 'unimaginable horrors' during the Emergency. The cabinet paid tribute to their 'exemplary courage and valiant resistance' to the Emergency's excesses. (ANI)
India Gazette
7 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Darkest chapter in Indian democracy": Rajnath Singh on 50th anniversary of Emergency
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): As the country marked the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called it the 'darkest chapter in Indian democracy'. In a post on X, Rajnath Singh posted, 'Fifty years ago today, a nefarious attempt was made to strangle Indian democracy through the imposition of Emergency. People still remember the Emergency as the darkest chapter in Indian democracy. By sidelining the Constitution, the manner in which the Emergency was imposed on the country is a glaring example of the misuse of power and dictatorship. All opposition leaders were thrown into jail. There was no constitutional institution left that was not misused.' 'Yet, the democratic traditions of this country could not be erased by the then government, no matter how much they tried. Today, democracy is alive in India, and for this, those who struggled during the Emergency, endured imprisonment, and suffered hardships have made an immense contribution. The future generations of India can never forget their contribution,' said Rajnath Singh. 'Prime Minister Modi has decided to observe June 25 as 'Constitution Assassination Day' so that every citizen remembers how dictatorship attempts were made to murder democracy,' his post read. Earlier in the day, the Union Cabinet observed a two-minute silence to pay tributes to those whose constitutionally guaranteed democratic rights were taken away and who were then subjected to 'unimaginable horrors' during the Emergency. The Union Cabinet paid tributes to their exemplary courage and valiant resistance to the Emergency's excesses. Briefing reporters after a meeting of the Union Cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that a resolution was adopted on 50 years of the Proclamation of Emergency. The Indira Gandhi government had imposed the Emergency on June 25, 1975. The day is observed by the government as 'Samvidhan Hatya Divas.' The meeting of the Union Cabinet was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Union Cabinet resolved to commemorate and honour the sacrifices of countless individuals who valiantly resisted the Emergency and its attempt 'at subversion of the spirit of the Indian Constitution, a subversion which began in 1974 with a heavy-handed attempt at crushing the Navnirman Andolan and Sampoorna Kranti Abhiyan. 'The year 2025 marks 50 years of the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas - an unforgettable chapter in the history of India where the Constitution was subverted, the Republic and democratic spirit of India were attacked, federalism was undermined, and fundamental rights, human liberty, and dignity were suspended,' the resolution said. The Union Cabinet reaffirmed that the people of India continue to repose unflinching faith in the Indian Constitution and the resilience of the country's democratic ethos. It is as important for the young as it is for the old to draw inspiration from those who resisted dictatorial tendencies and stood firm to defend our Constitution and its democratic fabric, the resolution said.'India, as the Mother of Democracy, stands as an example of preserving, protecting, and safeguarding constitutional values. Let us, as a Nation, renew our resolve to uphold our Constitution and its democratic and federal spirit,' it said. (ANI)
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Universities instructed to observe Emergency anniversary
Kerala Raj Bhavan instructed all State universities to observe the anniversary of the Emergency on June 25 as 'Constitution Assassination Day'. In communications issued to Vice-Chancellors, the universities were ordered to organise seminars, conferences of poets and dramas on 'how Emergency came, how democracy of the country was destroyed (sic)'. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, while participating in a function a day ago, had exhorted the State government to include portions on the Emergency in the school curriculum.
India Gazette
11 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Amit Shah calls Emergency an 'Era of Injustice', says Modi Government marks June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday slammed the 'Emergency' imposed in 1975, calling it an 'era of injustice' driven by the Congress party's 'hunger for power'. He said the PM Narendra Modi-led government observes June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas (Constitution Assassination Day) to remind the younger generation of this dark period in Indian democracy. In a post on X, Shah wrote, 'The 'Emergency' was an 'era of injustice' driven by Congress's hunger for power. The Emergency imposed on June 25, 1975, caused immense pain and suffering to the people of the nation. To ensure that the new generation understands this, the Modi government has named this day Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. This day reminds us that when power turns into dictatorship, the people have the strength to uproot it.' Shah further criticised the Congress party and its leadership at the time for attacking democratic institutions.'The Emergency was not a national necessity but a reflection of the anti-democratic mindset of Congress and one individual. The freedom of the press was crushed, the judiciary's hands were tied, and social activists were thrown into jail. The people of the nation raised the battle cry of 'Vacate the Throne' and overthrew the dictatorial Congress. Heartfelt tributes to all the brave souls who sacrificed their lives in this struggle,' he added. Meanwhile, the Union Cabinet today observed a two-minute silence in memory of those who lost their constitutionally guaranteed rights and faced 'unimaginable horrors' during the Emergency. The cabinet paid tribute to their 'exemplary courage and valiant resistance' to the Emergency's excesses. Briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that a resolution was passed to mark 50 years since the Proclamation of Emergency. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The resolution stated, 'The year 2025 marks 50 years of the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas - an unforgettable chapter in the history of India where the Constitution was subverted, the Republic and democratic spirit of India was attacked, federalism was undermined, and fundamental rights, human liberty and dignity were suspended.' It added that the Emergency was an attempt 'at subversion of the spirit of the Indian Constitution,' which began in 1974 with efforts to crush movements like the Navnirman Andolan and the Sampoorna Kranti Abhiyan. The resolution reaffirmed that the people of India continue to have unshakable faith in the Constitution and the country's democratic values.'It is as important for the young as it is for the old to draw inspiration from those who resisted dictatorial tendencies and stood firm to defend our Constitution and its democratic fabric,' it said. Reiterating India's democratic legacy, the resolution added, 'India, as the Mother of Democracy, stands as an example of preserving, protecting and safeguarding constitutional values. Let us, as a Nation, renew our resolve to uphold our Constitution and its democratic and federal spirit.' The Emergency, imposed on June 25, 1975, by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, lasted for 21 months and is remembered for severe restrictions on civil liberties, censorship of the press, and the arrest of political opponents. The BJP has continued to mark the day as a reminder of what it terms an attack on democracy. (ANI)
