June 25, 2024 2:10 PM

The Emergency: Recalling the dark days of democracy

As the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha commenced on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the "dark chapter" of the Emergency imposed by former PM Indira Gandhi 50 years ago to curb dissent. “Tomorrow is the 25th of June. For those dedicated to upholding the dignity of our Constitution and who believe in Bharat's democratic traditions, the 25th of June is an unforgettable day. Tomorrow marks 50 years since a dark chapter was written into India's democracy," PM Modi said “The ne...