US EditionBJP Observes 50th Anniversary of Emergency as 'Constitution Murder Day'
- On June 25, 2025, the Bharatiya Janata Party commemorated five decades since the declaration of the Emergency in 1975 by Indira Gandhi’s administration, referring to the day as 'Constitution Murder Day'.
- The party observed this day to draw attention to the 21-month Emergency period during which civil liberties were curtailed, media freedom was restricted, and political adversaries were detained.
- BJP organised exhibitions, seminars, mock parliament sessions for youth, and nationwide events featuring leaders like Haryana Minister Krishan Lal Panwar to underline the Emergency’s threat to democracy.
- Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda stated in a video that Indira Gandhi had 'announced the end of democracy 50 years ago' and accused Congress of continuing the 'Emergency mindset'.
- This observation aims to educate citizens on democratic values and warns that attempts to undermine the Constitution, as in the Emergency, remain a political concern today.
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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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