'Darkest Chapter of India's History': PM Modi Recalls Emergency Era on 51st Anniversary
On the 51st anniversary of the 1975 Emergency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored those who upheld democratic values during this challenging time in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to all those who steadfastly defended democratic values on the 51st anniversary of the Emergency imposed in 1975. Describing the period as one of the darkest chapters in India's history, he said the Emergency was a direct assault on the Constitution and democratic institutions. Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister said, “Today, we pay homage to all those who steadfastly defended democratic values during one of the darkest chapters in India’s history, the Emergency." “The Emergency was a direct assault on our Constitution. It witnessed the suspension of civil liberties, curbs on freedom of expression, arrests of political leaders, journalists, social workers and an assault on institutions that are the bedrock of our democracy," he added. The Prime ...