Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the central government will observe June 25 each year as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ in memory of those who endured the severe hardships during the Emergency imposed on this date in 1975.
Amit Shah stated that this day would honor the sacrifices of those who suffered during this dark period when civil liberties were suspended, and many were imprisoned without cause. Prime Minister Narendra Modi supported the announcement, emphasizing that June 25 would serve as a reminder of the consequences of trampling the Constitution.
The decision comes amid ongoing debates about the Constitution, with the BJP and Congress accusing each other of undermining it. The announcement reflects the BJP’s stance against the historical Emergency and its effects on Indian democracy.
