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India Gazette
34 minutes ago
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- India Gazette
"Those who strangled constitution are now posing as its protectors": Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Emergency anniversary
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 25 (ANI): On the 50th anniversary of the 1975 emergency, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hit out at Congress, saying that those who themselves strangled the constitution are now posing as its protectors. Sarma paid tribute on Wednesday to the brave men and women who stood firm in upholding the Constitution during those dark times. 'Those who themselves strangled the Constitution are now posing as its protectors. 25 June ~ A reminder of the darkest chapter in India's democracy. Never forget the dark days of the Emergency,' he said in a post on X. 'As we mark 50 years of this brutal episode, India pays tribute to the brave men and women who stood firm to uphold the Constitution during those dark times,' the Assam CM asserted, adding that it was solely due to their courageous efforts and valiant sacrifices that the Congress party was brought to its 'knees' - marking the end of a 'shameful' chapter in our history. Earlier on Tuesday, on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, RSS and BJP Leader Bhubana Nanda Tripathy, who was jailed during the Emergency, said, '...That was a dark period. It happened because Indira Gandhi wanted to save her chair. There was no foreign invasion. There was no anarchy in the country either. But she imposed the Emergency to save herself. We were college students at that time.... Opposition leaders were put in jail. All fundamental rights were abolished during that time... The Constitution was murdered.' The Emergency, declared on this day in 1975, remains one of the darkest chapters in India's post-independence history. Fundamental rights were suspended, press freedoms curtailed, and democratic institutions were silenced. In 2024, the Government of India officially notified June 25 as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas to ensure that this critical period is not forgotten and the sanctity of democracy is consistently upheld. The Union Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the Delhi government, will commemorate Samvidhan Hatya today at Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi, marking 50 years since the imposition of Emergency in India in 1975. The solemn occasion will serve as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding democratic values and constitutional rights. Union Minister Amit Shah will flag off the 'Long Live Democracy Yatra' by MYBharat volunteers. The Yatra will travel across the country to spread awareness about constitutional values, democratic rights, and the lessons from the Emergency. (ANI)
India Gazette
34 minutes ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Democracy was imprisoned": RS MP Rekha Sharma remembers horrors of Emergency on its 50th anniversary
New Delhi [India], June 25 (ANI): As the Centre marks the 50th anniversary of the Emergency as 'Samvidhan Hatya Divas', Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma on Wednesday said that the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi turned the entire country into a prison in order to save her power. In a post on X, Sharma, who was the former Chairperson of the National Commission for Women, said Democracy was imprisoned, the Constitution was trampled, and millions of patriots were thrown into jails on this day in 1975. 'June 25, 1975. That night, when the soul of India was crushed. Democracy was imprisoned, the Constitution was trampled, and millions of patriots were thrown into jails. In order to save her power, Indira Gandhi turned the entire country into a prison,' she said on X. Remembering the horrors of the emergency, she said, 'This wasn't Emergency. It was tyranny. A dictatorship masked as governance. 50 years on, we remember the horrors, we honour the resistance and we vow NEVER AGAIN.' The Emergency, declared on this day in 1975, remains one of the darkest chapters in India's post-independence history. Fundamental rights were suspended, press freedoms curtailed, and democratic institutions were silenced. In 2024, the Government of India officially notified June 25 as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas to ensure that this critical period is not forgotten and the sanctity of democracy is consistently upheld. The Union Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the Delhi government, will commemorate Samvidhan Hatya today at Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi, marking 50 years since the imposition of Emergency in India in 1975. The solemn occasion will serve as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding democratic values and constitutional rights. Union Minister Amit Shah will flag off the 'Long Live Democracy Yatra' by MYBharat volunteers. The Yatra will travel across the country to spread awareness about constitutional values, democratic rights, and the lessons from the Emergency. (ANI)
News18
16 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
Emergency 50th Anniversary: Amit Shah To Flag Off 'Long Live Democracy Yatra' Tomorrow
Last Updated: The 'Long Live Democracy Yatra' will travel the length and breadth of India to raise awareness on constitutional values, democratic rights, and the lessons learnt from Emergency Union Home Minister Amit Shah will flag off a 'Long Live Democracy Yatra' to mark 50 years of the imposition of Emergency, among several other commemorative events to be held across India. Shah is slated to attend the main event at Thyagaraj Stadium as a chief guest on Wednesday (June 25). The yatra will travel the length and breadth of the country to raise awareness on constitutional values, democratic rights, and the lessons learnt from Emergency. According to the culture ministry, in collaboration with the Delhi government, it will commemorate 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' at Thyagaraj Stadium marking 50 years since Emergency on June 25, 1975. 'The solemn occasion will serve as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding democratic values and constitutional rights," the culture ministry said. The culture ministry underlined that Emergency remains 'one of the darkest chapters" in India's post-independence history. 'Fundamental rights were suspended, press freedoms curtailed, and democratic institutions were silenced. In 2024, the Government of India officially notified June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' to ensure that this critical period is not forgotten and the sanctity of democracy is consistently upheld," it said. WHAT HAPPENS IN DELHI? The ministry said key highlights of the event in Delhi include a special exhibition on Indian democracy, a play to be staged by the National School of Drama (NSD), and the screening of a short film on Emergency. The NSD's powerful dramatisation of Emergency era will highlight its impact on the public and democratic institutions, and the specially commissioned film will offer a cinematic reflection on the imposition and consequences. There will also be an interactive installation inviting the public to write personal messages reaffirming their commitment to constitutional values. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta are also scheduled to attend the event. HOW WILL STATES MARK THE OCCASION? In addition to the main event in Delhi, states and union territories will host commemorative programmes led by respective chief ministers, governors, and lieutenant governors. These events will honour individuals who resisted Emergency and defended democracy with exhibitions, public discussions, and film screenings and facilitate inter-generational dialogue on the fragility and strength of democratic institutions. A 'Long Live Democracy' exhibition will also be launched at 50 key locations in each state and UT, which will remain open to the public in the coming weeks. The exhibition will be divided into three curated sections — 'Bharat – Mother of Democracy', showcasing India's ancient and participative democratic traditions; 'Dark Days of Democracy', chronicling the events and consequences of the 1975 Emergency'; and 'Strengthening Democracy in India', featuring recent democratic reforms like electoral transparency, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Direct Benefit Transfer, and digital public grievance platforms. First Published: June 24, 2025, 20:49 IST
Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Govt to mark 50th Emergency anniv with pan-India events, Shah to attend main programme on Jun 25
New Delhi, Commemorative events will be held across the country to mark the 50th anniversary of the imposition of the Emergency, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah slated to attend a function in the national capital on Wednesday and flag off a 'Long Live Democracy Yatra'. Govt to mark 50th Emergency anniv with pan-India events, Shah to attend main programme on Jun 25 The Yatra will travel the length and breadth of the country to spread awareness about constitutional values, democratic rights, and the lessons learnt from the Emergency, the Culture Ministry said on Tuesday. The ministry, in collaboration with the Delhi government, will commemorate 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' on Wednesday at Thyagaraj Stadium here, marking 50 years since the imposition of Emergency in India on June 25, 1975. "The solemn occasion will serve as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding democratic values and constitutional rights," it said in a statement. Underlining that the Emergency remains "one of the darkest chapters" in India's post-independence history, the ministry said, "Fundamental rights were suspended, press freedoms curtailed, and democratic institutions were silenced." "In 2024, the Government of India officially notified June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' to ensure that this critical period is not forgotten and the sanctity of democracy is consistently upheld," it said. Union Home Minister Shah will attend the function at Thyagaraj Stadium as a chief guest and will also flag off the 'Long Live Democracy Yatra'. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Lt Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta are also scheduled to attend the event here. In addition to the main event in Delhi, states and Union Territories will host commemorative programmes led by respective chief ministers, governors, and lieutenant governors, it said. These events will honour individuals who resisted the Emergency and defended democracy with exhibitions, public discussions, and film screenings and facilitate inter-generational dialogue on the fragility and strength of democratic institutions. Key highlights of the event in Delhi include a special exhibition on Indian democracy, a play to be staged by the National School of Drama, and the screening of a short film on the Emergency. The Ministry of Culture is also coordinating the launch of the 'Long Live Democracy' exhibition at 50 key locations in each state and UT, which will remain open to the public in the coming weeks, the statement said. The exhibition will be divided into three curated sections 'Bharat – Mother of Democracy', showcasing India's ancient and participative democratic traditions; 'Dark Days of Democracy', chronicling the events and consequences of the 1975 Emergency'; and 'Strengthening Democracy in India', featuring recent democratic reforms like electoral transparency, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Direct Benefit Transfer, and digital public grievance platforms. The National School of Drama team will present a powerful dramatisation of the Emergency era, highlighting its impact on common citizens and democratic institutions, and the specially commissioned film will offer a cinematic reflection on the imposition and consequences of the Emergency. There will also be an interactive installation inviting citizens to write personal messages reaffirming their commitment to constitutional values, it said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
