PM Modi Marks 51st Anniversary of 1975 Emergency, Calls It Assault on Constitution
On the 51st anniversary of the 1975 Emergency in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the period as a direct assault on the Constitution and one of the darkest chapters in the nation's history. He highlighted the suspension of civil liberties, curbs on freedom of expression, and arrests of political leaders and activists. Modi paid tribute to those who defended democratic values and reaffirmed his government's commitment to safeguarding constitutional rights. The day is observed as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' to remind citizens to protect democracy.