Home Minister Amit Shah calls Emergency an 'Era of Injustice', says Modi Government marks June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'

Jun 25, 2025

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday slammed the "Emergency" imposed in 1975, calling it an "era of injustice" driven by the Congress party's "hunger for power". He said the PM Narendra Modi-led government observes June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas (Constitution Assassination Day) to remind the younger generation of this dark period in Indian democracy.

In a post on X, Shah wrote, "The 'Emergency' was an 'era of injustice' driven by Congress's hunger for power. The Emergency imposed on June 25, 1975, caused immense pain and suffering to the people of the nation. To ensure that the new generation understands this, the Modi government has named this day Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. This day reminds us that when power turns into dictatorship, the people have the strength to uproot it."

Shah further criticised the Congress party and its leadership at the time for attacking democratic institutions."The Emergency was not a national necessity but a reflection of the anti-democratic mindset of Congress and one individual. The freedom of the press was crushed, the judiciary's hands were tied, and social activists were thrown into jail. The people of the nation raised the battle cry of 'Vacate the Throne' and overthrew the dictatorial Congress. Heartfelt tributes to all the brave souls who sacrificed their lives in this struggle," he added.