Emergency dark period which saw Indian democracy brutally crushed: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the anniversary of the 1975 Emergency, labeling it a dark period that assaulted India's Constitution and democratic institutions. The government now officially observes June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' to mark the suspension of civil liberties.
Why it matters
The rhetoric reflects ongoing political tensions in India regarding historical governance and the protection of constitutional values.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (June 25, 2026) said the Emergency was a direct assault on the Constitution as the period witnessed the suspension of civil liberties, curbs on freedom of expression, and an assault on institutions that are the bedrock of Indian democracy.
The framing aligns with the current ruling party's narrative of historical critique against the opposition's past actions.
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