With the central government announcing to celebrate June 25 as Constitution Murder Day, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said that the observance of the day will remind the countrymen of the sacrifices of those who fought against Congress' dictatorial mindset in 1975.
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.
To pay tributes to all those who suffered and fought against the gross abuse of power during the period of Emergency 1975, the Central government has declared June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' (Constitution Murder Day).
The Government of India announced that June 25 will be remembered annually as "Constitution Murder Day" in remembrance of the Emergency declared by the Indira Gandhi government in 1975.