New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The inclusion of a section on the Emergency in the Class 9 NCERT textbook has triggered a political debate, with Opposition leaders on Thursday stating that while there is no objection to teaching the subject, the complete historical context should be presented. The ruling party, meanwhile, welcomed the move, saying future generations must learn about what it described as a dark chapter in India’s democratic history.Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid said the govern…
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Gandhinagar, June 25 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday described the Emergency imposed on June 25, 1975, as an attempt to crush the spirit of the Constitution and push the country into the “darkness of dictatorship”, marking the anniversary of one of the most contentious periods in independent India’s history.In a post on social media platform X, Patel said the Emergency represented a bid to undermine democratic institutions in the pursuit of power.“The Emergency im…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) On the 51st anniversary of the Emergency imposed in 1975, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to all those who steadfastly defended democratic values during what he described 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 value…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Nearly five decades after the Emergency was declared in India, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has incorporated the subject into a Class 9 Social Science textbook for the first time. The newly introduced textbook, ‘Understanding Society: India and Beyond’, presents the Emergency period as a significant challenge faced by India’s democratic system.The topic has been included in a chapter examining both the achievements and challenges of …
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that June 25 serves not only as a reminder of the Emergency imposed by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975 but also as an important occasion to renew the nation’s commitment to democracy, constitutional principles and the rights and freedoms guaranteed to citizens.His remarks came as the country marked the 51st anniversary of the Emergency declaration, a period that is frequently described by the Bharatiya Jana…
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will observe ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ (Constitution Murder Day) across Bihar, Haryana and several other parts of the country on Thursday to commemorate the anniversary of the Emergency imposed by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975.As part of the nationwide observance, the party has planned a series of programmes highlighting what it describes as the impact of the Emergency on democratic institutions and civil liberties.In B…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind national president Maulana Syed Arshad Madani, while addressing the Uttarakhhand state executive meeting in Haridwar’s Piran Kaliyar area, made strong remarks on social harmony, democratic values, religious freedom, and issues of national importance.The meeting was attended by a large gathering of ulema, huffaz, and members of the Muslim community.During his address as the chief guest, Maulana Syed Arshad Madani said, “In 1803, when our country w…
The Bangladesh Awami League party has stood with the people of the country for 77 years. Through occupation and uprising, war and liberation, poverty and progress, the party always fought for Bangladesh’s democratic aspirations. As it enters its 78th year, the party has made it clear that the struggle is not over and the Awami League will never break. This anniversary, however, is not a quiet celebration. It is a rallying cry. To understand what is at stake today, one must first understand what …
New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijendra Gupta said on Saturday that constructive dialogue remains the cornerstone of a healthy democracy and a harmonious society. Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day National Seminar on “Vartaman Samay Mein Shastrarth”, Gupta added that the current times are dominated by social media that provides every individual a platform to express opinion but people must cultivate the ability to listen to differing viewpoints.”Democracy is stren…
Male, June 20 (IANS) Pakistan’s governance failures have extended beyond domestic politics and are increasingly affecting its global standing. The United States Trade Representative has concluded that Islamabad has failed to effectively enforce prohibitions against forced labour, while the European Union (EU) has pressed Pakistani authorities to deliver meaningful progress on human rights, labour protections, and governance reforms, a report has stated. Recently, Pakistani media has increasingly…