Union Minister Amit Shah designated June 25 as Constitution Violation Day or Sanvidhan Hatya Divas to recall the hardships endured during the 1975 Emergency. Initiated by the Congress Government led by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, this period lasted until March 21, 1977, marked by suspended civil liberties, widespread arrests, and curtailed press freedom.
Shah took to social media platform X to criticise former PM Indira Gandhi, accusing her of undermining Indian democracy on June 25, 1975. He highlighted arbitrary arrests and press suppression during the Emergency. Shah asserted the Centre’s decision aims to honour and remember those, who suffered and resisted abuses of power during this period.
“The Indian Government declares June 25 as ‘Constitution Violation Day’ to pay tribute to all who endured and resisted gross misuse of power during the Emergency and to reaffirm our commitment to preventing such abuses in the future,” read a gazette notification shared by Shah.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also commented on the announcement, noting that observing June 25 will serve as a reminder of the consequences of violating constitutional principles. He emphasised that this day will honour the victims of the Emergency, referring to it as a “dark chapter in Indian history orchestrated by Congress.”
