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Source- This post on the Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas is based on the “Centre declares June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas” published in “The Hindu” on 13 July 2024.
Why in the news?
The Union government has declared June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’.
Centre Declares June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’
1. Significance: The day will commemorate the contributions of individuals who endured hardships during the Emergency period.
2. The day aims to pay tribute to those who fought against the abuse of power during the Emergency and to reinforce the commitment to uphold democracy.
3. The government declared June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ to honor the victims and reaffirm the commitment to preventing future abuses of power.
4. Historical Context: On June 25, 1975, then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed the Emergency, leading to widespread persecution and suppression of media.
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