New Delhi: The BJP on Friday said observing June 25 every year as 'Constitution Murder Day' will remind people of the sacrifice and martyrdom of those who fought against the "dictatorial mentality" of the Congress.
The BJP's reaction came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah called for observing June 25, the day Emergency was declared in 1975, as 'Samvidhan Martyr Day' to remember the "huge contribution of those who endured inhuman suffering". Announced the government's decision. "Of duration.
June 25, 1975, was the dark day when the "dictatorial mindset" of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed emergency on the country by "killing" the democracy enshrined in the Constitution, BJP chief and Union minister JP Nadda said in a post. X.
"This day will remind us of the sacrifice and martyrdom of all our great men who fought against this dictatorial mentality of the Congress, endured torture and died to protect the Constitution and restore democracy," he said.
He said, "I express my gratitude to the Prime Minister for this decision which will remind us every year of the importance of democracy."
The BJP's reaction came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah called for observing June 25, the day Emergency was declared in 1975, as 'Samvidhan Martyr Day' to remember the "huge contribution of those who endured inhuman suffering". Announced the government's decision. "Of duration.
June 25, 1975, was the dark day when the "dictatorial mindset" of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed emergency on the country by "killing" the democracy enshrined in the Constitution, BJP chief and Union minister JP Nadda said in a post. X.
"This day will remind us of the sacrifice and martyrdom of all our great men who fought against this dictatorial mentality of the Congress, endured torture and died to protect the Constitution and restore democracy," he said.
He said, "I express my gratitude to the Prime Minister for this decision which will remind us every year of the importance of democracy."
