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Union Govt declares 25th June as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’

Indira Gandhi had imposed emergency on 25th June 1975

New Delhi – The Union Government has declared 25thJune as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ (Constitution Assassination Day) and issued a notification in this context. In a post on ‘X’, Union Home Minister Amit Shah  has stated that on 25thJune 1975, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed emergency in this country, throttled the soul of democracy and exhibited her dictatorial mentality.

Millions of innocent people were imprisoned and the Government invoked press censorship to control and manipulate the press. Therefore, to pay homage to the sacrifices of all those people who suffered inhuman oppression, the Union Government has decided to observe 25thJune as ‘Constitution Assassination Day’ every year. The Union Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi took this decision to honour the fight of millions of people who continued their work despite facing pain and oppression at the hands of the then dictatorial Government. ‘Constitution Assassination Day’ will keep the ‘Amarjyot’ (immortal light) of individual freedom lighted in every Indian, so as to prevent its repetition by dictatorial mentality like Congress, in future.

What is an emergency ?

In accordance with Article 352 of the Indian Constitution, the President has the right to declare emergency. Emergency is declared with recommendation, in writing, of the cabinet of ministers led by the Prime Minister. All fundamental rights of citizens are suspended. In the situation of famine, external aggression, internal strife or instability in any State or country, all political and administrative rights of that part or the country are taken over by the President. So far, India has faced emergency three times at national level, in 1962, 1971 and 1975 which was declared under Article 352 of the Constitution.

Background of declaring emergency in 1975

Emergency was declared in India in 1975 after the Allahabad High Court’s decision. Indira Gandhi’s election from Raebareli in general elections was challenged in High Court and a verdict was passed on 12thJune 1975 declaring the election as void, debarring her to contest election for the next six years. The Supreme Court also endorsed the High Court’s decision leading to demand for Indira Gandhi’s resignation. Agitations were staged in different parts of the country when Indira Gandhi declared a state of emergency. Many organisations opposed and staged demonstrations accusing the Indira Gandhi Government’s decision as dictatorial.

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