June 25th 2024.
Today marks the 49th anniversary of the Emergency, a dark period in India's history. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to remind us of the Congress party's role in subverting our basic freedoms and disregarding the Constitution, which is held in high regard by every Indian.
In a scathing attack on the main opposition party, the Prime Minister stated that those who were responsible for imposing the Emergency have no right to claim their love for the Constitution now. He went on to point out that the same party has a long record of using Article 356 to dismiss state governments, passing a bill that curbed press freedom, and violating various aspects of the Constitution.
Modi further emphasized that the same mindset that led to the imposition of Emergency is still prevalent within the Congress party. He accused them of hiding their disdain for the Constitution through shallow gestures, but the people of India have seen through their facade and have consistently rejected them.
The Prime Minister did not mince his words when he described the Emergency as a time when the Congress government disregarded democratic principles and turned the nation into a virtual prison. Anyone who dared to oppose the party was subjected to torture and harassment. The government also implemented regressive policies that targeted the most vulnerable sections of society.
On June 25, 1975, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who was a prominent figure in the Congress party, declared a state of Emergency in the country. This resulted in the suspension of civil liberties, the arrest of opposition leaders and dissidents, and censorship of the press.
Modi took this opportunity to pay tribute to all the brave men and women who stood up against the Emergency and fought for our freedom. He also acknowledged the significance of this date in our history and urged everyone to remember the sacrifices made by those who resisted the Emergency.
The first day of the 18th Lok Sabha saw a heated exchange between Prime Minister Modi and Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on the topic of Emergency. The Prime Minister's remarks served as a timely reminder that we must never forget the lessons of the past and remain vigilant in safeguarding our democracy and fundamental rights.
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