India Declares June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' to Commemorate 1975 Emergency

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Indian government will observe June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' to honor those who suffered during the 1975 Emergency. The announcement drew sharp reactions from the Congress, which labeled it as a 'headline grabbing exercise.'

The Indian government has announced the observance of June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' to commemorate the hardships faced by citizens during the 1975 Emergency. Union Home Minister Amit Shah revealed this on Friday, highlighting the 'massive contributions' of those who endured that tumultuous period.

The move has sparked controversy, drawing accusations from the Congress, which criticized the initiative as a 'headline grabbing exercise in hypocrisy' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP, however, defended the decision, arguing that it would serve as a reminder of the 'dictatorial mindset' that led to the Emergency.

Prime Minister Modi and other BJP leaders stated that the commemoration would underscore the importance of individual freedoms and democratic values. The BJP claims the observance aims to prevent any future occurrences of such ‘horrors’ and honor those who resisted the repressive measures imposed during the Emergency.