š„ Emergency Flashback! āDemocracy Strangledā: PM Modi Slams Indira's 1975 Emergency ā”
- MediaFx
- Jun 25
- 2 min read
TL;DR:Ā PMāÆModi and senior BJP leaders marked June 25Ā as āSamvidhÄn HatyÄ Diwasā, fiercely criticising Congress for the 1975ā77 Emergencyācalling it a ādark 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.

āDarkest Chapterā in Indian Democracy š
Today, PMāÆModi called the Emergency era a dark periodĀ in the nationās history, urging citizensāespecially the youngāto remember how nearly 110,806 peopleĀ were arrested, basic rights were suspended, and press censorship was rampant.
āNefarious Attempt to Strangle Democracyā šØ
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.
šWhy June 25Ā Matters
That date marks the day President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, on Indira Gandhiās advice, imposed the Emergency under ArticleāÆ352āushering in 21 months of authoritarian ruleāfrom June 25, 1975, until March 21, 1977. Modiās government now labels it āConstitution 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 1976ā77
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
Modiās Call to the Youth
Heās urged people who experienced the Emergencyādirectly or via familiesāto share their stories on social platforms. This āEmergency Diariesā project aims to create awareness among Gen Z about threats faced in 1975ā77.
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. Todayās increased surveillance, centralization of power, and curbs on dissentĀ echo some Emergency-era trendsāso we must stay alert.
MediaFx Vibe: People's Verdict
From the ground up, we say: āNever again!ā We must fight for our rightsāfree speech, democracy, justiceāso our system serves the working masses, not ruling elites. Letās discuss:
š¬ 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:āStrangled Democracy?ā
AttentionāGrabber:āNever Again!ā