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"Sin of murdering Constitution": PM Modi recalls 1975 Emergency on Indepe
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 79th Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Friday, invoked the 1975 Emergency, terming it a "sin of murdering the Constitution" and urging citizens to stay steadfast in defending democratic values.
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"Silence is dangerous for democracy, there has to be noise": Union Ministe
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday addressed youth participants at a Mock Parliament session in Shimla, urging them to embrace the spirit of democratic debate and understand the vibrancy of India's parliamentary democracy, while also reflecting on the lessons
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Union Minister Rijiju slams Congress over Emergency; unveils projects wort
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday hit out at the Congress over the 1975 Emergency, calling it a "murder of the Constitution."
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"Congress should immediately tender public apology to nation": BJP's CR Ke
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Kesavan said, "Today, the day which marks the imposition of Indira Gandhi's fascist emergency, the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi should immediately tender a public apology to our nation."
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'We salute every person who stood firm': PM Modi recalls fight against Eme
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an X post, paid tribute to those who resisted the 1975 Emergency, ensuring democracy's restoration. He reaffirmed his commitment to constitutional values and a Viksit Bharat, focusing on the poor and marginalised.
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"Prime example of their shenanigans": On anniversary of Emergency, PM Modi
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on X, recalled the 1975 Emergency as a dark chapter, marking its 50th anniversary as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. He criticised the Congress for suspending rights, muzzling Parliament, and targeting the poor via the 42nd Amendment.
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"Emergency is darkest chapter in this democracy": Delhi BJP President Vire
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
On the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Emergency, Delhi BJP president Virendraa Sachdeva called it the "darkest chapter" in India's democracy. An exhibition at Connaught Place aims to educate youth about Congress's alleged assault on democratic values.
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"Congress toppled elected govts": Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma hits back
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The BJP leader also hit back at Rahul Gandhi, "If there is anyone against the Constitution in this country, it is the Congress. Congress toppled elected governments. They have forgotten what happened in 1975, Emergency was imposed, and censorship was imposed on everything, including the m
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"Democracy was killed during the Emergency in 1975," says Kiren Rijiju
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Appreciating the Centre's decision to observe June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Divas' in remembrance of the 1975 Emergency, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that democracy was killed in 1975 during the emergency and it must not be forgotten to prevent it from happening again in the future.
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Centre to observe June 25 as "Samvidhan Hatya Diwas" in remembrance of 197
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Centre on Friday announced it would observe June 25 as "Constitution Murder Day" in remembrance of the 1975 Emergency. The decision has triggered a backlash with opposition parties targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
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"Yet another headline-grabbing exercise": Congress targets Centre for decl
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the day would serve as a reminder of the significant sacrifices endured by those who faced the severe hardships of the 1975 Emergency, highlighting their immense contributions.
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"Samvidhan Hatya Diwas will be a homage to those who suffered during Emerg
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to the 1975 Emergency as a "dark phase of Indian history" and announced that June 25 will be commemorated annually as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas to honor those who suffered during that time.
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