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India Gazette
8 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Is there democracy in India today?" Bengal CM condemns Samvidhan Hatya Diwas
Howrah (West Bengal) [India], June 18 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday condemned the idea of observing June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' and said that she objected to the name. She questioned if democracy prevailed in the country under the current government. Mamata Banerjee said, 'The Central government says that it will celebrate Samvidhan Hatya Diwas on completing 50 years of Emergency this year. I object to the statement 'Samvidhan Hatya'. The Constitution is the basis of our rights; it is the mother of democracy. How can they call it Samvidhan Hatya?' She further said that a letter was received at the Secretariat and said that, according to the letter, June 25 has to be observed as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. 'It is written that June 25 will be celebrated as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. The emergency did not kill any person. They could have celebrated Emergency Hatya Diwas also, but they are celebrating Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. I completely condemn this idea,' she said. She further said that a film will also be shown on Samvidhan Hatya Diwas and the Central government is asking more power to democracy. 'Is there democracy in India today? Can every day be Republic Hatya Diwas in a democratic system because every day they are killing the republic, every day they are curtailing the fundamental rights of the people, they are also destroying the economy of the state and all the fundamental rights of the state. Are you giving more power to democracy?' she said. 'They are killing democracy every day. They are damaging fundamental rights every day. They are altering the Constitution every day. They are forcing their own agenda on the people. They are Jumla Sarkar. They took the Indian Parliament away from us and built a new one. Wasn't it a heritage? They toppled the governments of Maharashtra, Bihar, Jharkhand. They are even demanding President's Rule for Bengal. It doesn't suit you saying more power to democracy,' she hit out at the Centre. She went on to say that the EC is partial and worked for Centre. 'Those who do not respect the Constitution speak about constitutional morality. If something happens in Bengal, 155-156 teams are sent. What happened during the riots in Gujarat? After Pahalgam attack, when a BJP MP spoke ill about women, what happened then? It is a murder of federalism and rights. They are bulldozing the state governments after demonetisation. Incidents of injustice happen every day in UP,' she said. She further said that not everyone supported the emergency. 'You can work politically, but the tall remarks that you made are baseless, as you are the one who killed democracy. More than 140 people died in queues during demonetisation. After Pahalgam attack, five questions have been raised by our party. None of them have been answered. The special Parliament session has also not been held,' she said. (ANI)
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CM: Bengal will not observe ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'
1 2 3 Kolkata: Bengal govt will not observe 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' on June 25, CM Mamata Banerjee has said, calling a central directive in this regard a mockery of the Constitution and democracy. The Union ministry of culture has in a letter asked the administration to organise events to be led by the governor or CM to mark 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' on June 25, which also marks the 50th anniversary of the imposition of Emergency. "The intent is politically motivated. I condemn the term 'murder of Constitution'. Constitution is the very foundation of our democratic system, our rights, everything we stand for. How can they say that Constitution has been murdered? I object to this," the CM said. She added, "You may have your political differences with Rahul Gandhi, the leader of opposition. You may or may not like him. But there are other political parties. Many of them were not even there during the Emergency. Did you consult them?"Accusing the Centre, instead, of "murdering democracy", Banerjee said, "Every day, democracy is being murdered, fundamental rights are being curtailed, state economies are being bulldozed. You are forcefully imposing your fabricated religious ideologies on people and pursuing your own toppled elected govts in Maharashtra, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dermatologist Says "Throw Away Your Regular Bedsheets Right Now, Here's Why" Miracle Sheets Learn More Undo You even approached the SC seeking President's Rule in Bengal. You should be ashamed." Alleging that all four pillars of democracy were under threat, Banerjee asked, "Which one have you left untouched? Even the Election Commission has become entirely biased." She added that the Centre's letter to the chief secretary mentioning "constitutional morality" was unbecoming. "Who is talking about constitutional morality? Those who do not respect the Constitution?" Taking a swipe at PM Narendra Modi, she said, "The PM is always abroad. Who is the PM, Narendra Modi or Amit Shah? Modiji travels the world while Amit Shah handles everything. If that's the case, why not officially declare Amit Shah as Prime Minister? It appears that he is running the country. You are using governors for political ends. Letters are being drafted and sent from the MHA through them. There is no adherence to any system. You play with people's dignity." Questioning the Centre for choosing a pre-Independence date to celebrate Bengal Foundation Day, the CM said the state assembly had passed a resolution declaring Poila Baisakh as Bangla Diwas. "On June 20, 1947, when India was not yet independent, a law was passed stating that Bengal would remain with India and Bangladesh with Pakistan. Why should we accept that date? India became independent on Aug 15. Shouldn't Bengalis decide Bengal's foundation day? Will you decide everything?" She alleged that Centre was repeatedly stonewalling attempts to rename West Bengal as Bengal. In a reference to the violence at Maheshtala recently, the CM said, "A fruit vendor went home to celebrate a festival. And you planted a holy tulsi plant there. We offer tulsi to Lord Jagannath and Sri Krishna. If you wanted to plant tulsi, why didn't you do so in your own house? I am telling everyone indulging in mean politics that this is injustice and an insult to our gods. People have the right to follow their religion…So many people go to their ancestral homes during Durga Puja. Can we occupy their houses? What are you teaching people?"
