US EditionPM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat': A Reflection on Democracy's Darkest Hour
- On June 29, 2025, during the 123rd Mann Ki Baat broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflected on the milestone marking five decades since the Emergency was declared in 1975.
- The Emergency period, initiated by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in mid-1975, continued for nearly two years until early 1977, during which civil rights were severely curtailed and many faced oppression.
- Modi condemned those who imposed the Emergency for murdering the Constitution’s spirit and suppressing the judiciary while praising those who bravely defended democratic values and the Constitution.
- Modi emphasized the importance of honoring those who courageously resisted the Emergency and highlighted that nearly 95 crore individuals are now covered by social security programs, a significant increase from less than 25 crore in 2015.
- The commemoration underscores the need for vigilance to protect democracy, reflecting on past struggles while highlighting India’s progress in health, social security, and cultural unity.
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PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat': A Reflection on Democracy's Darkest Hour
In the 123rd episode of 'Mann ki Baat', PM Modi revisited India’s Emergency era, highlighting it as a dark period in democratic history. He played rare audio clips of former PMs and urged citizens to stay vigilant. Key figures from the BJP and allied leaders attended from various locations.
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PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat: ‘Those who imposed Emergency not only murdered Constitution but wanted to enslave judiciary’
Radio address featured audio clips of former PMs Morarji Desai and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and ex-Deputy Prime Minister Jagjivan Ram discussing the 21-month period between 1975 and 1977.
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