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The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, commemorated the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Emergency with a powerful resolution. The government honored those who resisted the autocratic period under Indira Gandhi's rule by observing a two-minute silence. This symbolic gesture highlights the importance of preserving democratic values and constitutional rights. The event has sparked political debate between the BJP and Congress, with each party presenting its own narrative of this critical period in Indian history.

Key Points: Modi Honors Emergency Resistance on 50th Constitutional Dark Era

  • Modi-led Cabinet passes resolution commemorating Emergency resistance
  • Two-minute silence honors democratic fighters
  • BJP observes event as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'
  • Congress calls resolution political drama
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Union Cabinet passes resolution on dark era of Emergency, observes two-minute silence

Union Cabinet remembers democratic struggle during Indira Gandhi's Emergency, marking 50 years of constitutional resilience

"The Constitution was subverted, the Republic and democratic spirit of India were attacked - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, June 25

As the nation observes 50 years of Emergency, imposed on June 25, 1975, the Union Cabinet passed a resolution on Wednesday to remember the individuals who resisted the subversion of democracy and the Indian Constitution by the then Indira Gandhi dispensation.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, also observed a two-minute silence for those who made sacrifices while fighting the Emergency and were subjected to unimaginable horrors by the then autocratic government.

"The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, resolved to commemorate and honour the sacrifices of countless individuals who valiantly resisted the Emergency and its attempt at subversion of the spirit of Indian Constitution, a subversion which began in 1974 with a heavy-handed attempt at crushing the Navnirman Andolan and Sampoorna Kranti Abhiyan," said the government statement.

The passage of the resolution by the Cabinet comes amidst an intense war of words between the BJP and the Congress party over the Emergency. BJP has announced to observe the 50 years of Emergency as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' while Congress is calling it an eyewash to hide the ruling party's own guilt.

"BJP is deliberately doing this type of drama only because of our constant Samvidhan Bachao campaign, as they have a guilty conscience," Congress leader KC Venugopal said while accusing the government of imposing 'undeclared Emergency' for the past 11 years.

Further briefing the media about the Cabinet resolution on Emergency, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the two-minute silence was a tribute to those who were then subjected to unimaginable horrors during the darkest hour of Indian democracy.

"The Union Cabinet paid tributes to their exemplary courage and valiant resistance to the Emergency's excesses," he stated.

"The year 2025 marks 50 years of the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas -- an unforgettable chapter in the history of India where the Constitution was subverted, the Republic and democratic spirit of India were attacked, federalism was undermined, and fundamental rights, human liberty and dignity were suspended," he further said.

"The Union Cabinet further reaffirmed that the people repose unflinching faith in the Constitution and the resilience of the country's democratic ethos. It is as important for the young as it is for the old to draw inspiration from those who resisted dictatorial tendencies and stood firm to defend our Constitution and its democratic fabric," he remarked.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
It's important to remember this dark chapter so future generations value democracy. My grandfather was jailed during Emergency just for writing pamphlets. But isn't this resolution coming too close to elections? Feels political 🤔
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Priya M.
Emergency was indeed a blot on our democracy, but today's youth barely know about it. Good initiative to educate them! Though I wish schools taught more about this period instead of just Mughal/British history.
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Arjun S.
Both sides are playing politics with history. Congress should apologize properly for Emergency instead of deflecting, while BJP should focus on current governance instead of constantly digging up the past. Democracy needs maturity from all parties.
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Sunita R.
My father still gets emotional remembering those days - press censorship, forced sterilizations, arbitrary arrests. We must never forget how easily democracy can be taken away. But also important to ensure such commemorations don't become tools to settle political scores 🙏
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Vikram J.
The real tribute would be strengthening democratic institutions today - independent judiciary, free press, fair elections. Otherwise this is just tamasha. Emergency memories should make us vigilant against ANY government overreach, regardless of which party is in power.
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Neha P.
While we remember Emergency victims, let's also acknowledge how far we've come as a democracy! India survived that dark phase and emerged stronger. That's the real lesson - no single leader or party is bigger than our Constitution. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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