Former Prime Minister H D Devegowda Meets Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in New Delhi
Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) Rajya Sabha member H D Devegowda met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar in New Delhi. Devegowda described the meeting as a courtesy visit.
Vice President Dhankhar recently spoke at the 8th International Dharma Dhamma Conference at Gujarat University. He criticized the 1975 emergency imposed by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, calling it a sacrilege of Dharma. Dhankhar emphasized the importance of observing Constitution Day on November 26 and Constitution Hatya Divas on June 25 to remember the transgressions of Dharma during the emergency period.
Dhankhar stated, “This great nation was bled in 1975 with the proclamation of draconian emergency by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who in blatant and outrageous disregard of dharma acted dictatorially to cling to power and self-serve interest. It was sacrilege of Dharma.”
He added, “It is essential to nurture Dharma, to sustain Dharma we are adequately informed. Our youngsters the new generations come to know about it more vividly so that we are spinally strong in observation of Dharma and neutralise the dangers which we faced once.”
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H D Devegowda -: H D Devegowda is a former Prime Minister of India. He served as the Prime Minister from 1996 to 1997.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar -: Jagdeep Dhankhar is the current Vice President of India. The Vice President is the second-highest constitutional office in India.
New Delhi -: New Delhi is the capital city of India. It is where many important government buildings and offices are located.
courtesy visit -: A courtesy visit is a polite and respectful visit, often to show goodwill or respect, without any specific agenda.
8th International Dharma Dhamma Conference -: This is a conference where people discuss the principles of Dharma (moral law) and Dhamma (teachings of Buddha). It is held to promote peace and harmony.
1975 emergency -: The 1975 emergency was a period in India when the government, led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, declared a state of emergency. During this time, many people’s rights were restricted.
Indira Gandhi -: Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India during the emergency period in 1975. She was the first and, so far, the only female Prime Minister of India.
Constitution Day -: Constitution Day is celebrated in India on November 26th to honor the adoption of the Indian Constitution.
Constitution Hatya Divas -: Constitution Hatya Divas is a term used to remember the day when the Indian Constitution was violated during the 1975 emergency.
Dharma -: Dharma means the moral law or duty in Indian religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It guides how people should live their lives.