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India marks June 25 as Constitution Murder Day recalling 1975 Emergency jails and media bans
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
A new official day remembers jailing opponents
The Indian government has designated June 25 as “Constitution Murder Day” to mark the 1975 Emergency imposed by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Home Minister Amit Shah announced the move, recalling how civil liberties were curtailed, media freedoms were suppressed, and opposition leaders were jailed. Officials say the day honors resistance and reinforces commitment to democratic values over authoritarian tendencies.
- June 25 has been declared “Constitution Murder Day”
- The decision commemorates the 1975 Emergency under Indira Gandhi
- During the Emergency, civil liberties and media freedoms were curtailed
- Opposition leaders were jailed, and resistance is highlighted
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