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Vande Mataram 150: PM Modi recalls Cong govt's excesses during Emergency, says Constitution was throttled
New Delhi, Dec 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invoked the memories of the Emergency (1975) while commemorating the 150th year of Vande Mataram in Parliament, describing the patriotic hymn as a guiding force of India’s freedom struggle and a symbol of resilience against oppression.
Fearless voice of conscience and democracy: PM Modi pays tribute to Jayaprakash Narayan
New Delhi, Oct 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Narayan, popularly known as JP, on his birth anniversary on Saturday, remembering him as one of India's most fearless voices and a tireless champion for democracy.
Sin of murdering Constitution: PM Modi recalls 1975 Emergency on Independence Day
New Delhi, August 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 79th Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Friday, invoked the 1975 Emergency, terming it a "sin of murdering the Constitution" and urging citizens to stay steadfast in defending democratic values.
Tharoor terms Emergency a dark chapter in country's history, says 'India of today is not that of 1975'
New Delhi, July 10: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday called 1975 Emergency a dark chapter in India’s history and added that this should serve as a reminder for everyone and everywhere, that democracy cannot be taken for granted.
Fifty per cent of Constitution changed after Emergency was imposed: Pralhad Joshi.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 29: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated on Sunday that fifty per cent of the Constitution was changed after then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed the Emergency.
Emergency imposers murdered Constitution, intended to enslave judiciary, says PM Modi
New Delhi, June 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a scathing attack on those who imposed the Emergency in 1975, saying it was not just a "murder of the Constitution" but also an attempt to turn the judiciary into a "slave."
Preamble of the Constitution unalterable, words added during Emergency like festering wound: V-P Dhankhar
New Delhi, June 28: Commenting on the Preamble of the Indian Constitution, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Saturday that the Preamble of any Constitution is its soul, and the Preamble of the Indian Constitution is unique.
Dynastic ambitions still find space in our polity today: Union Minister
New Delhi, June 28: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh on Saturday said that self-righteousness coupled with dictatorial tendencies, opportunism, lack of democratic ethos, and dynastic ambitions were the key traits that led to the imposition of the Emergency.
Need to educate youth so that Emergency is not repeated: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, June 28: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday recalled the murder of the Constitution during the Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, highlighting the need for reminding youth about the dark chapter of democracy.
Union Minister Scindia slams Cong over 'Emergency'; says 'Indira is India' slogan peak of arrogance
Guna, June 27: Union Minister of Communications and Development of North East Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, delivered a scathing critique of the Congress on Friday, accusing it of placing personal power above public interest -- especially during moments of political upheaval.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh to address Delhi Assembly symposium on Emergency tomorrow
New Delhi, June 27: Union Minister of State (Independent charge) Jitendra Singh will address a symposium at the Delhi Legislative Assembly to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Emergency (1975-77), on Saturday, an official said.
People should discuss on 50 years of 'Emergency', says MP CM; Digvijaya Singh calls it 'unnecessary'
Bhopal, June 27: The Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Friday, organised a mock Parliament as part of its nationwide campaign on the anniversary of 50 years of imposition of Emergency in the country.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury slams EAM Jaishankar's remarks on Emergency: just being subservient for ministerial tenure
New Delhi, June 27: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday criticised External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the latter's remarks on the Emergency, saying that multiple times Congress party has repeatedly expressed regret for it such that an election was called by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi knowing well that she might be defeated.
Emergency will always be marked as black chapter in Indian democratic history: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Dehradun, June 27: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the "Samman Program for Democracy Fighters on completion of 50 years of Emergency" organised at the Himalayan Cultural Centre, Dehradun.
True spirit of Himachal Pradesh lies in their smiles and blessings, Kiren Rijiju in Kalpa
Kinnaur, June 27: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday visited Kalpa in Himachal Pradesh and expressed gratitude for the warm reception accorded to him by the people and monks of Kinnaur.
Silence is dangerous for democracy, there has to be noise: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju tells youth at mock Parliament session
Shimla, June 27: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday addressed youth participants at a Mock Parliament session in Shimla, urging them to embrace the spirit of democratic debate and understand the vibrancy of India's parliamentary democracy, while also reflecting on the lessons from the Emergency era of 1975.
India witnessed unprecedented growth after Independence, but 'Emergency' remains a dent: K'taka Guv
Bhopal, June 26: Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot said on Thursday that the country achieved unprecedented progress in every field after 75 years of Independence, but the "Emergency" imposed on June 25, 1975, remains a dent on India's democracy.
Union Minister Rijiju slams Congress over Emergency; unveils projects worth Rs 78 Cr in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, June 26: Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday hit out at the Congress over the 1975 Emergency, calling it a "murder of the Constitution."
Goa CM Pramod Sawant marks 50th anniversary of Emergency with public screening, urges youth to remember history
Margao, June 26: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday observed the 50th anniversary of the Emergency by attending a special screening of a program held in Margao, as part of a nationwide initiative to reflect on the historic period.
Such a dark day must not repeat...: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on 50 years of Emergency
Shimla, June 26: As the Union Cabinet passed a resolution to observe the 50th anniversary of the Emergency as 'Samvidhan Hatya Divas', Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, on Thursday, said that the government is putting this forward to the public so the dark day does not repeat.
Despicable act of crushing democratic values: Rajasthan CM on 50th anniversary of Emergency
Jaipur, June 26: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday slammed the Congress government on the 50th anniversary of the imposition of the Emergency and described the Emergency as a dark period in Indian history, where democratic values were crushed by the then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi-led government.
Emergency was blot on democratic history of nation: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel
Gandhinagar, June 26: On the occasion of the completion of 50 years since the imposition of the Emergency in the country, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, during the 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' programme, clearly stated that the Emergency was a blot on the democratic history of the nation.
BlueKraft Digital Foundation publishes book on 50th Anniversary of Emergency in India
New Delhi, June 26: BlueKraft Digital Foundation has published a book, "The Emergency Diaries: Years that Forged a Leader". The book delves into the compelling role Prime Minister Narendra Modi, then a young RSS Pracharak, played in the fight against the Emergency.
PM Modi calls Emergency darkest chapter in India's democratic history; Congress hits back
New Delhi, June 26: As the Centre marks the 50th anniversary of the Emergency as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas', Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Congress party over the imposition of Emergency in 1975, terming it as the "darkest chapter" in India's democratic history.
Attempt was made to crush soul of Constitution 50 yrs ago: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
Dehradun, June 25: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directed the nomination of nodal officers at the government level to promptly resolve the issues of democracy fighters.
Darkest chapter in Indian democracy: Rajnath Singh on 50th anniversary of Emergency
New Delhi, June 25: As the country marked the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday called it the "darkest chapter in Indian democracy".
Emergency a warning against future dictatorship: Amit Shah
New Delhi, June 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday addressed a gathering at the first-ever event organised to commemorate 25th June as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' (Constitution Killing Day), pointing out that the Emergency was imposed on the day.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi terms Emergency 'darkest chapter' of Indian history
Bhubaneswar, June 25: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday called the Emergency period (1975-77) as the darkest chapter in the history of Independent India.
Struggle during Emergency shaped PM Modi's future and his politics: Deve Gowda
Bengaluru, June 25: Former Prime Minister and Rajya Sabha Member H.D. Deve Gowda has said that the struggle of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Emergency shaped his future and his politics.
'Insatiable hunger for power threatening democracy': Maha Cong's dig at BJP as nation marks 50th anniv of Emergency
Mumbai, June 25: Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Harshwardhan Sapkal on Wednesday said that former prime minister Indira Gandhi’s decision to impose Emergency was constitutional but wondered about the undeclared Emergency going on in the country for the last 11 years.
Imposition of Emergency was murder of Constitution: Ravi Shankar Prasad
New Delhi, June 25: BJP MP and former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said that the Constitution was 'murdered' on June 25, 1975, when then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed Emergency in the country.
'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' a reminder to uphold, renew pledge to democracy: Mizoram CM Lalduhoma
Aizawl, June 25: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Wednesday said that ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ is a reminder of the need to uphold and renew the commitment to democracy and the rule of law.
How young Narendra Modi fought tyranny during Emergency, struggled to protect democracy
New Delhi, June 25: As the nation observes 50th anniversary of Emergency, imposed by the then Indira Gandhi government on June 25, 1975, it also marks a moment to recall the contributions and sacrifices of those who fought against the ‘murder’ of democracy and the suspension of civil liberties and fundamental rights of citizens for more than 20 months.
21-month Emergency unleashed era of anarchism in India: Tripura CM Manik Saha
Agartala, June 25: The 21-month Emergency period unleashed an era of anarchism in India, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said while addressing the ‘Mock Parliament on the Dark Days of Emergency’.
Hardeep Singh Puri recalls emergency, says filed with anger, joined protest despite being a bureaucrat
New Delhi, June 25: Marking 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas', observed on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed in 1975, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday shared personal experiences from that era and highlighted the widespread suppression of civil liberties which filed him with "anger" and despite being a bureaucrat he joined the protests.
Country's sacred Constitution was murdered 50 years ago: Assam Minister Bimal Borah
Guwahati, June 25: Commemorating 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas', Assam Minister Bimal Borah said that the country's sacred Constitution was "murdered" 50 years ago and the rights of people were taken away.
Rajat Sharma recalls dark night of Emergency, his efforts to bring out cyclostyled newspaper to keep people informed
Noida, June 25: Senior journalist Rajat Sharma, who was jailed for 10 months during the Emergency, recalled the "dark night" when it was imposed and senior political leaders arrested, the struggles he endured and his attempts to keep up the flame of democracy and flow of information by bringing out a "cyclostyled newspaper" that was then delivered to homes of people.
Young cannot afford to forget darkest period of democracy, says VP Dhankhar on 50th anniversary of Emergency
Nainital, June 25: As BJP is observing 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' to mark 50 years of the 1975 Emergency, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said that young people cannot afford to forget the "darkest period" of Indian democracy and emphasised the need to remember those responsible for undermining the Constitution and democratic values.
He worked on ground as sadhu, sardarji, hippie... Amit Shah shares instances of PM Modi's struggle during Emergency
New Delhi, June 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday, while speaking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new book 'The Emergency Diaries - Years that Forged a Leader', shared instances of PM Modi's covert operations while disguising himself as "sadhu, sardar, hippie incense stick seller and newspaper vendor" in his struggle against the emergency during 1975
Union Cabinet adopts resolution to honour sacrifices of individuals who resisted Emergency, observes two-minute silence against excesses
New Delhi, June 25: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday observed a two-minute silence to pay tributes to those whose constitutionally guaranteed democratic rights were taken away and who were then subjected to "unimaginable horrors" during the Emergency.