Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:17pm on 12 Jul 2024,Friday Politics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that June 25 will be observed as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ to commemorate the Emergency imposed by the Congress-led government in 1975. Modi, along with Union Minister Amit Shah, criticized the Congress for stifling democracy during the 18-month period. The move has sparked renewed debate, with BJP leaders condemning Indira Gandhi’s actions and praising those who resisted the Emergency. President Droupadi Murmu and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also voiced strong opposition to the Emergency during recent addresses. The decision aims to honor those who suffered during what Modi termed a “dark phase” in Indian history.
