Tensions Rise Over 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' Declaration

Congress and the BJP clash over the declaration of June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'. Jairam Ramesh criticizes the move as hypocrisy, while Union Minister Pralhad Joshi defends it as a tribute to those who suffered during the 1975 Emergency.

The announcement of June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' has sparked a heated exchange between Congress and the BJP. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh labeled it as another 'headline-grabbing exercise in hypocrisy' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In response, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi defended the decision, accusing Congress of being more concerned with making headlines than upholding democracy and constitutional values. He stressed the importance of preventing future abuses of power and urged respect for the declaration.

The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a gazette notification recalling the Emergency imposed on June 25, 1975, by Indira Gandhi's government, describing it as a period of severe repression and abuse of power. The day will honor those who fought for democracy during that period and serve as a reminder to uphold democratic values.