J.P. Nadda Calls for Rahul Gandhi to Apologize for Emergency Period

During an event in Patna, the Bihar unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) commemorated the 51st anniversary of the Emergency declared by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975 by observing Samvidhan Hatya Diwas, or Constitution Murder Day. In his remarks at the program, the speaker addressed the impact of the Emergency on Indian democracy and civil liberties, urging citizens to remember this pivotal moment in history as a cautionary tale for safeguarding constitutional values. The Emergency, which lasted from June 1975 to March 1977, saw significant curtailment of personal freedoms and political dissent, marking a controversial period in Indias democratic evolution. This event serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting democratic institutions and upholding the rule of law.