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 …
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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) 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…
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 25 (IANS) In a key administrative move, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has cleared a nine-month extension in service for Alok Sharma, Director of the Special Protection Group (SPG). Sharma, a 1991-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, was appointed to the post on 17 November 2023 and was due to retire this month.According to an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) on Wednesday, Sharma will now continue …
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The Delhi BJP will observe Emergency Black Day on June 25 and hold a public awareness meeting on Friday to remind the current generations about the horrors of the dark phase in Indian democracy, a party leader said. Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra said that since its inception in 1980, the BJP has been organising an anti-Emergency public awareness meeting every year on June 25. However, this year the meeting will be organised on June 26.“This year, the meeting will…
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will perform yoga at the historic Garrison Ground in Jabalpur on Sunday marking International Yoga Day. This will be the first time a sitting President of India participates in a yoga event at this iconic venue, adding a golden chapter to its illustrious history.President Murmu is currently on a five-day official visit to Madhya Pradesh. On Sunday, she will lead the yoga session at Garrison Ground. The following day, June 22, she is scheduled to…
Jabalpur, June 20 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will perform yoga at the historic Garrison Ground in Jabalpur on June 21, 2026, marking International Yoga Day. This will be the first time a sitting President of India participates in a yoga event at this iconic venue, adding a golden chapter to its illustrious history. President Murmu is currently on a five-day official visit to Madhya Pradesh. On the morning of June 21, she will lead the yoga session at Garrison Ground. The following day, June…
Kolar (Karnataka), June 13 (IANS) Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Karnataka Legislative Council Opposition Leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Saturday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds the record for being the longest‑serving Prime Minister elected repeatedly in a democratic system, and accused Congress leaders of lacking clarity about India’s political history. Speaking to reporters in Kolar, Narayanaswamy expressed confidence in the BJP’s future prospects. He …