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šŸ”„ Emergency Flashback! ā€œDemocracy Strangledā€: PM Modi Slams Indira's 1975 Emergency ⚔

TL;DR:Ā PM Modi and senior BJP leaders marked June 25Ā as ā€œSamvidhān Hatyā Diwasā€, fiercely criticising Congress for the 1975–77 Emergency—calling it a ā€œdark chapterā€ where democracy was strangled by unprecedented misuse of power, mass arrests [including over 110,000 detainees], forced sterilisation, media censorship, and constitutional sabotage. They urge youth to learn its lessons and remain vigilant to protect democracy today.

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ā€œDarkest Chapterā€ in Indian Democracy šŸŒ‘

Today, PM Modi called the Emergency era a dark periodĀ in the nation’s history, urging citizens—especially the young—to remember how nearly 110,806 peopleĀ were arrested, basic rights were suspended, and press censorship was rampant.

ā€œNefarious Attempt to Strangle Democracyā€ 🚨

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh echoed these views, stating that the Emergency was a nefarious attemptĀ to kill constitutional governance, where opposition leaders were jailed, and democratic institutions were hijacked.

šŸ“Why June 25Ā Matters

That date marks the day President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, on Indira Gandhi’s advice, imposed the Emergency under Article 352—ushering in 21 months of authoritarian rule—from June 25, 1975, until March 21, 1977. Modi’s government now labels it ā€œConstitution Murder Dayā€ to remind every citizen of the fragility of democracy.

Key Abuses Unleashed

  • Mass arrests & censorship:Ā Over 100,000 activists, journalists & politicians jailed, press silenced

  • Coerced sterilisation:Ā Millions forced into vasectomy, especially in 1976–77

  • Urban clearances:Ā Around 150,000 slum hutmentsĀ in Delhi demolished; forced evictions across states

  • 41-point constitutional amendments:Ā Judiciary & legislature stripped of power via the 42nd Amendment

Modi’s Call to the Youth

He’s urged people who experienced the Emergency—directly or via families—to share their stories on social platforms. This ā€œEmergency Diariesā€ project aims to create awareness among Gen Z about threats faced in 1975–77.

Why This Matters NOW

From a working-class viewpoint, awareness of the Emergency is vital. It teaches us that economic or social crises can be used as excuses for authoritarian power grabs. Today’s increased surveillance, centralization of power, and curbs on dissentĀ echo some Emergency-era trends—so we must stay alert.

MediaFx Vibe: People's Verdict

From the ground up, we say: ā€œNever again!ā€ We must fight for our rights—free speech, democracy, justice—so our system serves the working masses, not ruling elites. Let’s discuss:

šŸ’¬ In the comments:

  • Did your grandparents or parents live through the Emergency? Share their stories!

  • Do you see any similar signs today?

  • How can youth like us defend democracy in daily life?

Headline for creative:ā€œStrangled Democracy?ā€

Attention‑Grabber:ā€œNever Again!ā€

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