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Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored those who resisted the Emergency on its 50th anniversary, describing it as one of India's darkest periods. He emphasized the importance of protecting democratic values and saluted citizens from diverse backgrounds who stood against the Congress-led government's actions in 1975. Modi reiterated his commitment to the principles enshrined in the Constitution and the vision of a developed India. The BJP marked the day with outreach programs, highlighting it as a significant chapter in India's history.

Key Points: Modi Honors Emergency Opponents on 50th Anniversary

  • Modi commemorates 50 years since Emergency
  • Highlights Congress's role in democracy suspension
  • BJP observes Constitution Murder Day nationwide
  • Pledges commitment to democratic values
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We salute every person who stood firm in fight against Emergency: PM Modi

PM Modi salutes those who fought during the Emergency, pledging commitment to India's democratic principles.

"We salute every person who stood firm in the fight against the Emergency! - PM Modi"

New Delhi, June 25

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated the commitment to strengthening the principles in the Constitution and working together to realise the nation's vision of a Viksit Bharat.

He said this on Wednesday while marking 50 years of the imposition of the Emergency in the country.

Taking to social media, PM Modi wrote on X that this day marks 50 years of one of the darkest chapters in India's history when the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution were set aside.

"Today marks fifty years since one of the darkest chapters in India's democratic history, the imposition of the Emergency. The people of India mark this day as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. On this day, the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution were set aside, fundamental rights were suspended, press freedom was extinguished and several political leaders, social workers, students and ordinary citizens were jailed."

"It was as if the Congress Government in power at that time placed democracy under arrest!" said PM Modi.

He said the country salutes every person who stood up against the tyranny.

"We salute every person who stood firm in the fight against the Emergency! These were the people from all over India, from all walks of life, from diverse ideologies who worked closely with each other with one aim: to protect India's democratic fabric and to preserve the ideals for which our freedom fighters devoted their lives."

The Prime Minister said in his post that it was their collective struggle that ensured that the then Congress government had to restore democracy and call for fresh elections, which they badly lost.

Reiterating the commitment to the Constitution and its values, he said, "We also reiterate our commitment to strengthening the principles in our Constitution and working together to realise our vision of a Viksit Bharat."

"May we scale new heights of progress and fulfil the dreams of the poor and downtrodden," he added.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is observing the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, which was imposed by the Indira Gandhi-led government in 1975, as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' (Constitution Murder Day).

The party has planned extensive outreach programmes at district and booth levels across the country to mark the day as a "dark chapter" in India's democratic history.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Emergency was indeed a black mark on our democracy. But today we must focus on strengthening democratic institutions rather than just pointing fingers. The real tribute would be ensuring no government can ever repeat such actions. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
My grandfather was jailed during Emergency for writing against the government. He always said democracy is fragile and needs constant protection. Glad this dark chapter is being remembered - those who forget history are doomed to repeat it.
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Arjun S.
While Emergency was wrong, turning it into a political weapon today seems opportunistic. All parties have made mistakes - let's learn from history rather than use it to score points. Development should be our focus now.
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Sunita R.
The courage shown by ordinary citizens during Emergency is inspiring! ✨ We must teach younger generations about this period - how common people protected democracy when leaders failed them. Our Constitution is sacred and must be preserved at all costs.
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Vikram J.
Important to remember Emergency, but equally important to ensure we don't create new forms of suppression today. Freedom of press and dissent are the real tests of democracy. Let's build India where no voice is silenced.
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Meena P.
My parents lived through Emergency and often share horror stories. But they also say today's youth don't value democracy enough. We must protect our rights while respecting the law. Balance is key - neither anarchy nor dictatorship.

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