CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a fierce attack on the Congress Party on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed in India in 1975. Referring to it as the darkest chapter in Indian democracy, PM Modi accused Congress of placing the country’s democracy “under arrest” for 21 months. In his remarks, he emphasized how civil liberties were crushed, the Constitution was suspended, and lakhs of people were jailed without trial.
He called for the youth to remember this period as a lesson in the dangers of unchecked power and to preserve democratic values at all costs. PM Modi’s comments are seen as a strong political message, especially ahead of key state elections, and reflect the BJP’s ongoing effort to draw a sharp contrast between its governance and the Congress legacy.
The Emergency remains a defining moment in Indian politics, and its 50th year reignites debates on authoritarianism, freedom of expression, and institutional resilience. PM Modi’s remarks also underline how historical events continue to shape contemporary political narratives.
The BJP plans to mark this milestone with various events to educate the new generation about the importance of safeguarding democracy. The Congress, meanwhile, continues to defend its past as a response to extraordinary circumstances.
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