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Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas

  • 13 Jul 2024

On July 12th, 2024, the Union government announced that June 25th will be observed annually as “Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas” to honor those who opposed and fought against the injustices during the Emergency imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975.

Key Points

  • On 25th June 1975, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, showing her dictatorial mindset, strangled the soul of Indian democracy by imposing an emergency in the country.
  • The period is remembered as a period of political turmoil and suppression of civil liberties in India. It involved the suspension of fundamental rights and strict censorship to quell political dissent. T
  • housands of opposition leaders, activists, and journalists were arrested without due process, creating a climate of fear and uncertainty.
  • The media faced significant restrictions, and press freedom was curtailed.
  • The Emergency ended in 1977 after widespread public outcry and the ruling party’s electoral defeat, demonstrating the resilience of democratic institutions in India.