Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and BJP Leader Gaurav Bhatia Discuss ‘Constitution Murder Day’ to Remember 1975 Emergency
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju praised the decision to observe June 25 as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Divas’ or ‘Constitution Murder Day’ to remember the 1975 Emergency. He stated that democracy was killed during the Emergency and it is important to remember this to prevent it from happening again.
BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia also supported the decision and criticized Congress and Rahul Gandhi for not apologizing for the Emergency. He highlighted the importance of remembering the day to uphold democratic values.
The 1975 Emergency, declared by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was a period of political turmoil and suppression of civil liberties. Fundamental rights were suspended, and strict censorship was imposed to control political dissent. Many opposition leaders, activists, and journalists were arrested without due process, creating a climate of fear.
The Emergency ended in 1977 after public outcry and electoral defeat for the ruling party, emphasizing the resilience of democratic institutions. The legacy of the Emergency serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting democratic freedoms against authoritarian tendencies.
