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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New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) On the 51st Anniversary of the Emergency, imposed by Indira Gandhi’s government in 1975, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called its imposition a “grave sin” and “darkest chapter in the history of Indian democracy”. Targeting Congress, he asked citizens to “never forgive nor forget” those who imposed it.In a post on Instagram titled ’51st Anniversary of the Emergency – know why it remains the darkest chapter in the history of Indian democracy’, PM Modi highlighted how the p…
Hyderabad, June 25 (IANS) Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy termed June 25, 1975 one of the darkest blots on Independent India’s history.He said the Emergency imposed on this day suspended fundamental rights, silenced free speech, censored the Press, and saw political opponents, journalists, and activists jailed without trial.The Central minister shared his thoughts on ‘X’ on the occasion of Emergency anniversary, which is being observed by the BJP as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Di…
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…
Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) On the occasion of Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas, actress and politician Kangana Ranaut paid tribute by reflecting on the Emergency period in India’s history. She described it as an attack on democracy. Taking to Instagram, the ‘Queen’ actress posted a strong message highlighting the importance of safeguarding constitutional values and remembering the challenges faced during one of the country’s most controversial political chapters.Sharing a behind-the-scenes video from …
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) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday marked Samvidhan Hatya Diwas by paying homage to the people who raised their voices in defence of democratic and constitutional values during the Emergency period of 1975.This comes as India is commemorating the 51st anniversary of the Emergency declaration by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975.In a post on X, Vice President Radhakrishnan said, “On Samvidhan Hatya Diwas, I pay my humble tributes to all the br…
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) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, and several other BJP Chief Ministers on Thursday remembered June 25, 1975, as a dark chapter in the history of Indian democracy, saying the imposition of the Emergency was an attempt to suppress constitutional values, civil liberties, and democratic institutions. Taking to social media platform X, CM Yogi Adityanath wrote in Hindi (loosely translated), “June 25, 1975, marks a dark chapter in the hist…
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…