Union Cabinet approves resolution commemorating Emergency
The Indian government has decided that 2025 will be observed as "Samvidhan Hatya Diwas" (Constitution Murder Day), remembering the 50 years since the Emergency was declared in 1975 by Indira Gandhi's Congress government.
The Cabinet paid respects to those who stood up for democracy back then, holding a two-minute silence and highlighting how basic rights and freedoms were suspended during that time.
Resolution calls on younger generations to learn from history
This move is a reminder of how important it is to protect our constitutional rights and democratic values—even today.
The resolution calls on everyone, especially younger generations, to learn from this chapter in history so such mistakes aren't repeated.
It's also a statement about India's commitment to staying true to its identity as the "Mother of Democracy," where civil liberties and federalism matter.