The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today paid homage to all those who steadfastly defended democratic values during the Emergency, describing it as one of the darkest chapters in India's history. He noted that this period also showcased the extraordinary courage and resilience of countless citizens who refused to remain silent and upheld the ideals enshrined in the Constitution.
Reaffirming the nation's commitment to constitutional values, the Prime Minister said, "The Constitution embodies the aspirations, rights and duties of 140 crore Indians. Guided by its spirit, India will continue to strengthen its democratic foundations and remain committed to the ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity".
Shri Modi also shared Sanskrit Subhashitam reaffirming commitment to protecting democracy, the Constitution, and citizens' rights;
"स्वातन्त्र्यात् सुखमाप्नोति स्वातन्त्र्याल्लभते परम्।
स्वातन्त्र्यान्निर्वृत्तिं गच्छेत् स्वातन्त्र्यात् परमं पदम् ।।"
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Today, we pay homage to all those who steadfastly defended democratic values during one of the darkest chapters in India’s history, the Emergency.
The Emergency was a direct assault on our Constitution. It witnessed the suspension of civil liberties, curbs on freedom of expression, arrests of political leaders, journalists, social workers and an assault on institutions that are the bedrock of our democracy.
At the same time, it also revealed the extraordinary courage of countless citizens who refused to remain silent and upheld the ideals enshrined in our Constitution.
For all of us, our Constitution is an embodiment of the aspirations, rights and duties of 140 crore Indians. We reaffirm our collective commitment to safeguarding constitutional values. Guided by the spirit of our Constitution, we will build an India that remains ever committed to justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
#SamvidhanHatyaDiwas
Today, we pay homage to all those who steadfastly defended democratic values during one of the darkest chapters in India’s history, the Emergency.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 25, 2026
The Emergency was a direct assault on our Constitution. It witnessed the suspension of civil liberties, curbs on freedom of…
संविधान हत्या दिवस आज हमें उस काले दौर की याद दिला रहा है, जब भारतीय लोकतंत्र को बुरी तरह से कुचला गया था। यह हमें लोकतंत्र, संविधान और नागरिक अधिकारों की रक्षा के लिए हमेशा प्रतिबद्ध रहने को प्रेरित करता है। आपातकाल का विरोध करने वाली सभी विभूतियों को सादर नमन।
स्वातन्त्र्यात् सुखमाप्नोति स्वातन्त्र्याल्लभते परम्।
स्वातन्त्र्यान्निर्वृत्तिं गच्छेत् स्वातन्त्र्यात् परमं पदम् ।।
#SamvidhanHatyaDiwas
संविधान हत्या दिवस आज हमें उस काले दौर की याद दिला रहा है, जब भारतीय लोकतंत्र को बुरी तरह से कुचला गया था। यह हमें लोकतंत्र, संविधान और नागरिक अधिकारों की रक्षा के लिए हमेशा प्रतिबद्ध रहने को प्रेरित करता है। आपातकाल का विरोध करने वाली सभी विभूतियों को सादर नमन।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 25, 2026
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