PM Modi and Rajnath Singh Mark 51st Anniversary of 1975 Emergency in India
On the 51st anniversary of the 1975 Emergency in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the period as one of the darkest chapters in the nation's history. They recalled the suspension of civil liberties, curbs on freedom of expression, and arrests of political leaders under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act. Both leaders paid tribute to those who defended democratic values and reaffirmed their government's commitment to upholding the Constitution and strengthening democratic institutions.