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BJP Observes 50th Anniversary of Emergency as 'Constitution Murder Day'
- The Bharatiya Janata Party commemorated the 50th anniversary of the state of Emergency declared in 1975 by the government led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, holding events in New Delhi, India.
- The Emergency spanned 21 months, a period marked by the revocation of citizens' fundamental freedoms, strict control over the media, and the incarceration of opposition leaders justified by claims of internal instability.
- The BJP organized countrywide events including exhibitions, seminars, mock parliament sessions, and urged mass participation to highlight the Emergency's impact on democracy.
- Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda described the Emergency as the termination of democracy and accused the Congress party of still holding onto the same authoritarian mentality associated with that period.
- The BJP's observance as 'Constitution Murder Day' underscores its view of the Emergency as a direct assault on constitutional values with ongoing political implications.
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BJP Observes 50th Anniversary of Emergency as 'Constitution Murder Day'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) marks the 50th anniversary of the 1975 Emergency, dubbing it 'Constitution Murder Day.' Posters in Delhi and statements from BJP leaders highlight this period as a direct assault on India's constitutional values and democracy. The commemoration underscores the historical impact and ongoing political tensions.
BJP to Observe 50 Years of Imposition of Emergency as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' 2025
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Posters have been put up in various parts of Delhi, including near India Gate, to commemorate this significant event in Indian history. India News | BJP to Observe 50 Years of Imposition of Emergency as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' 2025.
BJP to observe ‘Constitution Murder Day’ today on 50th anniversary of Emergency - The Statesman
On the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed by the Indira Gandhi-led government in 1975, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to observe June 25 as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ (Constitution Murder Day).
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