Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Emergency, India's Biggest Blot

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday described the imposition of the Emergency in 1975 as the 'biggest blot' in the history of Independent India. Criticizing the Congress party on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, Chouhan urged the nation to pledge against the repetition of such a day.

Reflecting on the events of June 25, 1975, Chouhan accused the Congress, particularly former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, of 'killing' the Constitution and 'crushing' democracy to maintain power. He noted the period as an era when the nation became a 'jail' and fundamental rights were revoked, affecting both citizens and the press.

Chouhan recounted personal experiences from the Emergency, highlighting how dissenters, including himself, faced severe punishments and violations of rights. He expressed admiration for those who opposed the 'murder of democracy' and called for them to be recognized as 'loktantra senani'. The BJP commemorates this period as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'.

(With inputs from agencies.)