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| ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ | | | On the occasion of ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas,’ Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha termed the imposition of Emergency by Indira Gandhi led Congress Government in 1975 as the darkest chapter in the history of Independent India.
He recalled how the democratic rights of the nation were snatched by a handful of people for their petty political interests.
LG Sinha emphasized that the new generation should know about what happened in 1975 and the atrocities that were faced by the people.
The Lieutenant Governor said that he considers emergency to be the most inhuman act of Indian democratic history and ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ is also an opportunity for deep reflection and reaffirmation of commitment to democratic values and constitutional morality.
The Emergency, declared on June 25, 1975, remains a chilling reminder of how power, when concentrated in the hands of a few, can undermine even the world’s largest democracy. Civil liberties were suspended, press freedom was throttled, opposition leaders were jailed, and constitutional rights were trampled. The entire nation was forced into an era of silence and subjugation.
What makes LG Sinha’s observation significant is the emphasis he laid on ensuring that the new generation should be made aware of the events of 1975—not just as a historical footnote, but as a critical lesson in the dangers of authoritarianism. In an era when youth play a crucial role in shaping India’s democratic ethos, educating them about the Emergency is essential to prevent any future recurrence of such a constitutional subversion.
The Emergency was not merely a political blunder; it was an outright assault on the very soul of the Indian Constitution. The rights enshrined in the Constitution—freedom of speech, freedom of expression, the right to dissent—were not just curtailed, they were crushed.
LG Sinha aptly described it as “the most inhuman act of Indian democratic history,” underlining the magnitude of betrayal that the Indian people endured during those 21 months.
Lieutenant Governor Sinha’s reflection should be seen as a national call to deepen our democratic consciousness. In today’s time, when freedom and democratic institutions continue to face challenges globally, it becomes even more important to uphold the Constitution not just as a legal document but as a living guide to our collective aspirations. |
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