Unveiling the Darkest Chapter: Remembering India's Emergency

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the 50th anniversary of India's Emergency, labeling it a dark chapter in democracy. He emphasized the constitutional violations and hailed those who fought to restore democratic principles. Modi affirmed his commitment to uphold the constitution and progress towards a developed India.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 25-06-2025 09:16 IST | Created: 25-06-2025 09:16 IST
Unveiling the Darkest Chapter: Remembering India's Emergency
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 50th anniversary of India's Emergency as a sombre reminder of a grim era in India's democratic history when constitutional principles were trampled upon.

Through messages on social media platform X, Modi referred to the Emergency as a substantial violation of constitutional spirit, wherein fundamental rights were suppressed and numerous citizens, including political leaders and social activists, were jailed.

Highlighting the collective struggle against the Emergency, Modi applauded those who fought to restore democracy and emphasized his government's pledge to uphold constitutional values and support a vision for a developed India.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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