NEW DELHI: Calling the imposition of Emergency on India "the darkest chapters in India’s history," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the values enshrined in the Constitution were set aside, and several people were jailed at that time; it was as if the Congress at that time placed democracy under arrest.
On the completion of 50 years of the Emergency, which was imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975, PM Modi said no one can ever forget the manner in which the spirit of the Constitution was violated and the 42nd Amendment is a prime example of Congress's shenanigans.
Also read: Compile, preserve documents tied to Emergency: PM Modi
"Today marks fifty years since one of the darkest chapters in India’s democratic history, the imposition of the Emergency. The people of India mark this day as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. On this day, the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution were set aside, fundamental rights were suspended, press freedom was extinguished and several political leaders, social workers, students and ordinary citizens were jailed. It was as if the Congress Government in power at that time placed democracy under arrest!" PM Modi said in a post on X.
"We salute every person who stood firm in the fight against the Emergency! These were the people from all over India, from all walks of life, from diverse ideologies who worked closely with each other with one aim: to protect India’s democratic fabric and to preserve the ideals for which our freedom fighters devoted their lives. It was their collective struggle that ensured that the then Congress Government had to restore democracy and call for fresh elections, which they badly lost," he also added.
He also reiterated the commitment to strengthen the principles of the Constitution and working together for the vision of a Viksit Bharat. "May we scale new heights of progress and fulfil the dreams of the poor and downtrodden," he said.
'The Emergency Diaries'
On the 50 years of Emergency, BlueKraft presented a new book: The Emergency Diaries - Years that Forged a Leader. According to the BlueKraft, the book delves into the compelling role that PM Modi, then a young RSS Pracharak, played in the fight against Emergency.
"This book is a tribute to the grit and resolve of those who refused to be silenced, and it offers a rare glimpse into the early trials that forged one of the most transformative leaders of our time," BlueKraft said.
Talking about the ‘The Emergency Diaries,’ PM Modi said that it has the compilation of his journey during the Emergency years. The Prime Minister also said that he called upon all those who remember those dark days of the Emergency or those whose families suffered during that time to share their experiences on social media. It will create awareness among the youth of the shameful time from 1975 to 1977.
'Nefarious attempt': Rajnath Singh on 50 years of Emergency
Defence minister Rajnath Singh said that Fifty years ago, a nefarious attempt was made to strangle Indian democracy through the imposition of Emergency.
"By sidelining the Constitution, the manner in which the Emergency was imposed on the country is a glaring example of the misuse of power and dictatorship. All opposition leaders were thrown into jail. There was no constitutional institution left that was not misused. Yet, the democratic traditions of this country could not be erased by the then government, no matter how much they tried," Rajnath Singh said in a post on X.
"Today, democracy is alive in India, and for this, those who struggled during the Emergency, endured imprisonment, and suffered hardships have made an immense contribution. The future generations of India can never forget their contribution.Prime Minister Shri Modiji has decided to observe June 25 as ‘ Constitution Assassination Day ’ so that every citizen remembers how dictatorship attempts to murder democracy," he added.
Emergency on India direct assault on democracy: JP Nadda
Union health minister JP Nadda als criticised the Congress governmnet and said that imposition of Emergency on India murdered the Constitution. and claimed that the oldest party continues to operate with the same mindset.
"India is the world’s oldest and largest democratic country. Yet, there have been instances where attempts were made to tamper with the very soul of the Constitution. The nation remembers such moments as dark chapters in the history of its democracy. On this very day, 50 years ago, the then Congress Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, declared a state of Emergency — an act that was not merely a political development, but a direct assault on democracy, a brutal blow to its foundation," he said in a video.
"At midnight on June 25, 1975, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed Emergency on India under the pretext of internal disturbance, effectively murdering the Constitution. Even 50 years later, the Congress party continues to operate with the same mindset. Its intent remains dictatorial to this day," he added.
The Union health minister said during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress had barred its leaders from appearing in programmes of some journalists.
If in power it files cases against journalists and boycotts them when in opposition, he added.
Recalling the jailing of opposition leaders, including from the Jana Sangh, the forerunner to the BJP, during the period, Nadda noted that Modi as an RSS functionary had then defied the government and spread awareness among people about the excesses of the Congress.
Nadda also urged people to read the book, 'The Emergency Diaries - Years that Forged a Leader, which highlights Modi's role in fighting the Emergency.
'Painful chapter of independent India’s history'
External affairs minister S Jaishankar recalled a painful chapter of independent India’s history, when institutions were undermined, rights were suspended and accountability was set aside.
"It also remains a powerful reminder of our collective duty to safeguard constitutional values and uphold the resilience of Indian democracy," he added in a post on X.
Jagdeep Dhankhar says 'Democratic values trampled upon under dark shadow of the Emergency'
The Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar stated on Tuesday that the Emergency period, which lasted nearly two years, represented the bleakest chapter in India's history. Its severity has led to the day of its proclamation being commemorated as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'.
Speaking as the principal guest at the foundation day event of L N Mishra College of Management in Muzaffarpur, North Bihar, he shared his thoughts on this significant historical event.
"The date June 25, falling tomorrow, was a black day (kaala diwas) 50 years ago. Democratic values had been trampled upon under the dark shadow of the Emergency... It has been decided to observe June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' (the day on which democracy was murdered). Boys and girls, that is an occasion for you to know about the barbarity committed during Emergency, the darkest period of Indian history," he said.
The Vice President acknowledged Bihar's crucial role, noting that the transformative movement originated here through Jay Prakash Narayan's call for 'Sampoorn Kranti'. He expressed his pleasure at visiting this historically significant region.
Amit Shah criticises Congress government, says ' nation never bows down to dictatorship'
Union home minister Amit Shah criticised the Congress government on Tuesday for the imposition of the Emergency and said, “We overcame a dark chapter like the Emergency because our nation never bows down to dictatorship". He was addressing a gathering at an event marking the 50 years of the Emergency at the Pradhanmantri Sanghralaya.
Also read: Amit Shah criticises Congress for 1975 Emergency; govt to observe June 25 as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ annually
"Today is the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Emergency... There may arise a question why something that happened 50 years ago is being discussed now... When 50 years of any national event are completed, good or bad, its memory fades away in society. If the memory of an event like the Emergency that shook the democracy fades away, then that is harmful to the nation," said the union home minister.
Amit Shah said that the Modi government has decided to observe June 25 as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ annually so that the "country remembers how a nation suffers when its leaders turn into dictators". He said that the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas should be observed so that the youth remembers how the “constitution was once silenced”.
On the completion of 50 years of the Emergency, which was imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975, PM Modi said no one can ever forget the manner in which the spirit of the Constitution was violated and the 42nd Amendment is a prime example of Congress's shenanigans.
Also read: Compile, preserve documents tied to Emergency: PM Modi
"Today marks fifty years since one of the darkest chapters in India’s democratic history, the imposition of the Emergency. The people of India mark this day as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. On this day, the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution were set aside, fundamental rights were suspended, press freedom was extinguished and several political leaders, social workers, students and ordinary citizens were jailed. It was as if the Congress Government in power at that time placed democracy under arrest!" PM Modi said in a post on X.
Today marks fifty years since one of the darkest chapters in India’s democratic history, the imposition of the Emergency. The people of India mark this day as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. On this day, the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution were set aside, fundamental rights…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 25, 2025
"We salute every person who stood firm in the fight against the Emergency! These were the people from all over India, from all walks of life, from diverse ideologies who worked closely with each other with one aim: to protect India’s democratic fabric and to preserve the ideals for which our freedom fighters devoted their lives. It was their collective struggle that ensured that the then Congress Government had to restore democracy and call for fresh elections, which they badly lost," he also added.
He also reiterated the commitment to strengthen the principles of the Constitution and working together for the vision of a Viksit Bharat. "May we scale new heights of progress and fulfil the dreams of the poor and downtrodden," he said.
'The Emergency Diaries'
On the 50 years of Emergency, BlueKraft presented a new book: The Emergency Diaries - Years that Forged a Leader. According to the BlueKraft, the book delves into the compelling role that PM Modi, then a young RSS Pracharak, played in the fight against Emergency.
"This book is a tribute to the grit and resolve of those who refused to be silenced, and it offers a rare glimpse into the early trials that forged one of the most transformative leaders of our time," BlueKraft said.
Talking about the ‘The Emergency Diaries,’ PM Modi said that it has the compilation of his journey during the Emergency years. The Prime Minister also said that he called upon all those who remember those dark days of the Emergency or those whose families suffered during that time to share their experiences on social media. It will create awareness among the youth of the shameful time from 1975 to 1977.
'Nefarious attempt': Rajnath Singh on 50 years of Emergency
Defence minister Rajnath Singh said that Fifty years ago, a nefarious attempt was made to strangle Indian democracy through the imposition of Emergency.
"By sidelining the Constitution, the manner in which the Emergency was imposed on the country is a glaring example of the misuse of power and dictatorship. All opposition leaders were thrown into jail. There was no constitutional institution left that was not misused. Yet, the democratic traditions of this country could not be erased by the then government, no matter how much they tried," Rajnath Singh said in a post on X.
"Today, democracy is alive in India, and for this, those who struggled during the Emergency, endured imprisonment, and suffered hardships have made an immense contribution. The future generations of India can never forget their contribution.Prime Minister Shri Modiji has decided to observe June 25 as ‘ Constitution Assassination Day ’ so that every citizen remembers how dictatorship attempts to murder democracy," he added.
Emergency on India direct assault on democracy: JP Nadda
Union health minister JP Nadda als criticised the Congress governmnet and said that imposition of Emergency on India murdered the Constitution. and claimed that the oldest party continues to operate with the same mindset.
"India is the world’s oldest and largest democratic country. Yet, there have been instances where attempts were made to tamper with the very soul of the Constitution. The nation remembers such moments as dark chapters in the history of its democracy. On this very day, 50 years ago, the then Congress Prime Minister, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, declared a state of Emergency — an act that was not merely a political development, but a direct assault on democracy, a brutal blow to its foundation," he said in a video.
"At midnight on June 25, 1975, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed Emergency on India under the pretext of internal disturbance, effectively murdering the Constitution. Even 50 years later, the Congress party continues to operate with the same mindset. Its intent remains dictatorial to this day," he added.
25 जून 1975 की आधी रात को तत्कालीन प्रधानमंत्री इंदिरा गांधी ने ‘आंतरिक अशांति’ का बहाना बनाकर भारत पर आपातकाल थोप कर देश के संविधान की हत्या कर दी थी।
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) June 25, 2025
50 वर्ष बाद भी कांग्रेस उसी मानसिकता के साथ चल रही है, उसकी नीयत आज भी वैसी ही तानाशाही वाली है।
#SamvidhanHatyaDiwas pic.twitter.com/iKZKDcRSFO
The Union health minister said during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Congress had barred its leaders from appearing in programmes of some journalists.
If in power it files cases against journalists and boycotts them when in opposition, he added.
Recalling the jailing of opposition leaders, including from the Jana Sangh, the forerunner to the BJP, during the period, Nadda noted that Modi as an RSS functionary had then defied the government and spread awareness among people about the excesses of the Congress.
Nadda also urged people to read the book, 'The Emergency Diaries - Years that Forged a Leader, which highlights Modi's role in fighting the Emergency.
'Painful chapter of independent India’s history'
External affairs minister S Jaishankar recalled a painful chapter of independent India’s history, when institutions were undermined, rights were suspended and accountability was set aside.
"It also remains a powerful reminder of our collective duty to safeguard constitutional values and uphold the resilience of Indian democracy," he added in a post on X.
Jagdeep Dhankhar says 'Democratic values trampled upon under dark shadow of the Emergency'
The Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar stated on Tuesday that the Emergency period, which lasted nearly two years, represented the bleakest chapter in India's history. Its severity has led to the day of its proclamation being commemorated as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'.
Speaking as the principal guest at the foundation day event of L N Mishra College of Management in Muzaffarpur, North Bihar, he shared his thoughts on this significant historical event.
"The date June 25, falling tomorrow, was a black day (kaala diwas) 50 years ago. Democratic values had been trampled upon under the dark shadow of the Emergency... It has been decided to observe June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' (the day on which democracy was murdered). Boys and girls, that is an occasion for you to know about the barbarity committed during Emergency, the darkest period of Indian history," he said.
The Vice President acknowledged Bihar's crucial role, noting that the transformative movement originated here through Jay Prakash Narayan's call for 'Sampoorn Kranti'. He expressed his pleasure at visiting this historically significant region.
Amit Shah criticises Congress government, says ' nation never bows down to dictatorship'
Union home minister Amit Shah criticised the Congress government on Tuesday for the imposition of the Emergency and said, “We overcame a dark chapter like the Emergency because our nation never bows down to dictatorship". He was addressing a gathering at an event marking the 50 years of the Emergency at the Pradhanmantri Sanghralaya.
Also read: Amit Shah criticises Congress for 1975 Emergency; govt to observe June 25 as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ annually
"Today is the eve of the 50th anniversary of the Emergency... There may arise a question why something that happened 50 years ago is being discussed now... When 50 years of any national event are completed, good or bad, its memory fades away in society. If the memory of an event like the Emergency that shook the democracy fades away, then that is harmful to the nation," said the union home minister.
Amit Shah said that the Modi government has decided to observe June 25 as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ annually so that the "country remembers how a nation suffers when its leaders turn into dictators". He said that the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas should be observed so that the youth remembers how the “constitution was once silenced”.
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