Samvidhan Hatya Diwas (IAST: saṃvidhāna hatyā divasa; Constitution Assassination Day) is a day in recognition of the sacrifice of people during the 1975 emergency of India, declared by then prime minister Indira Gandhi. Many constitutional rights of citizen and media were withheld during the emergency. This day is observed on 25th of June every year to remind citizens of the struggled citizens to revive democracy in India during 1975-1977.[1]
| Samvidhan Hatya Diwas | |
|---|---|
| Observed by |  India |
| Significance | To pay homage to people who suffered during Emergency in India |
| Date | 25 June |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Constitution of India |
Origin
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In July 2024, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, announced that the Government of India has decided to observe the 25th of June every year as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'.[2] This day is to commemorate the contributions of all Indian citizen who suffered difficulties during the 1975 Emergency.[3][4]
The gazette notification issued on 11 July 2024, by the Union Home Ministry notes that Emergency was declared on 25 June 1975, after which there was “gross abuse of power by the government of the day and people of India were subjected to excesses and atrocities”.[5][6]
On 25 June 1975, the then PM Indira Gandhi, imposed the Emergency on the nation. Lakhs of people were send to jails, and the voice of the mainstream media was silenced. This led to the suspension of most of the civil rights for more than two years.[7][8]
Reception
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editUnion minister and Lok Janshakti Party (RV) president Chirag Paswan hailed the recognition of the day by Modi government for making new generations aware about Emergency and its impact on Indian democracy.[9]
Many other NDA members such as Dharmendra Pradhan, Rajnath Singh, and Amit Shah among others welcomed the decision taken by the Government of India to observe June 25th as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas.[9]
Negative
editOpposition MP Jairam Ramesh called it a Bharatiya Janata Party's headline grabbing exercise and a hypocrisy comparing it with ten years of service as PM (2014-2024) calling it 'undeclared Emergency'.[10][11]
I.N.D.I.A. bloc members lashed out at BJP calling Emergency constitutional. Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh said BJP is using events in history to take advantage.[9][12][13]
See also
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edit- ^ "'Modi Govt Has Observed Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas Every Day for a Decade': Opposition on June 25 Move". The Wire. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ "'To every person who suffered ... ': Govt declares 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' on June 25 for 'Emergency' reminder". The Times of India. 12 July 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Emergency: Centre declares June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'". Hindustan Times. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "मोदी सरकार का बड़ा फैसला, हर साल 25 जून को मनाया जाएगा 'संविधान हत्या दिवस'". ndtv.in (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ The Hindu Bureau, The Hindu (12 July 2024). "Centre to observe June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' to commemorate 1975 Emergency". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Emergency Flashpoint: 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' On June 25, Says Amit Shah". NDTV.com. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "देश में अब 25 जून को मनेगा संविधान हत्या दिवस, केंद्र सरकार ने जारी किया नोटिफिकेशन". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "Centre declares June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' to mark 1975 Emergency struggle". The Indian Express. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "NDA hails 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' , INDIA says 'Constitution murder' since 2014". Hindustan Times. 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "'Headline grabbing exercise': Congress reacts to govt declaring June 25 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'". The Times of India. 12 July 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "'To every person who suffered ... ': Govt declares 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' on June 25 for 'Emergency' reminder". The Times of India. 12 July 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "संविधान हत्या दिवस क्या विपक्ष के संविधान बचाओ नारे की काट बन पाएगा?". आज तक (in Hindi). 12 July 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
- ^ "'10 सालों से सरकार हर दिन मना रही संविधान हत्या दिवस', केंद्र पर भड़का विपक्ष - Opposition angry over government decision to celebrate Samvidhan Hatya Diwas know what mallikarjun kharge Akhilesh YADAV and Mamta Banerjee said". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 July 2024.