Why is 'Constitution Murder Day' celebrated on Samvidhan Hatya Divas?
Why June 25 was designated as Samvidhan Hatya Divas. The day also honors those citizens who protested the declaration of a state of emergency and the Congress government’s misuse of authority, resulting in their punishment and other mistreatment.
Reason for the Samvidhan Hatya Divas announcement on June 25. Additionally, the day honors those citizens who refused to submit to a state of emergency or submit to the Congress government’s misuse of authority, which led to their punishment or other severe mistreatment.
The Modi government at the Center has declared that June 25 will become Constitution Assassination Day. About this, a notification has been issued out by the Center. Actually, the country was under a state of emergency on June 25, 1975, according to the administration of Indira Gandhi at the time. Given this, the Modi administration has trapped the Congress and declared today to be Constitution Murder Day.
Notification was issued by the central government.
He wrote in his post, “On June 25, 1975, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, showing her dictatorial mentality, strangulated the soul of Indian democracy by imposing emergency in the country. Lakhs of people were put in jail without any reason and the voice of the media was silenced. The Government of India has decided to observe 25th June every year as ‘Samvidhan Murder Day’ to commemorate the immense contribution of all those who suffered the inhuman pain of the Emergency of 1975.
A publication notification issued by the Union Home Ministry on Friday said the emergency was declared on June 25, 1975, following “gross abuse of power by the then government and murders and murders committed against the people of India.”
It states that the people of India have unwavering faith in the power of the Constitution and its resilient democracy. “Therefore, the Government of India declares June 25 as ‘Constitution Killing Day’ to pay tribute to all those who fought against gross abuse of power during the emergency and to the people of India in the future,” the notification said. It is committed not to support such gross abuse of power in any way.”
Home Minister Amit Shah wrote on social media about the emergency
Prime Minister Modi responded to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's post on X.
Emergency Provisions in Indian Constitution
The Indian Constitution provides for three types of emergency
(1) National Emergency (Article 352)
(National Emergency)
It is invoked in case of any threat to the security of India or any part thereof. A national emergency is imposed when there is an external invasion, war or internal strife or major disaster. Under Article 352 of the Constitution, there is a provision to implement National Emergency.
(2) President’s Rule (Article 356)
(State Emergency or President's Rule)
When a state government does not follow the constitutional provisions. This means that if the constitutional system of the state fails, then the President takes control of the state government. This is called President’s rule. The Governor is under the supervision of the President. President’s rule can be imposed under Article 356 of the Indian Constitution.
(3) Financial Emergency (Article 360)
(financial emergency)
When the economic recession of the country increases greatly. A fiscal emergency can be imposed when the government does not have enough money to run the country. Article 360 of the Constitution provides for imposition of financial emergency.
Why Emergency was imposed in 1975
Political instability in the country
- On 12 June 1975, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was found guilty of election corruption
- Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan organized a huge public meeting in Delhi in which Indira Gandhi was asked to resign as Prime Minister
Emergence of discontent and extremism in different parts of the country (Naxalism, Maoism)
- Within one month from the date of promulgation of the declaration of national emergency, it must be approved by special majority of both the Houses of the Parliament.
- If the Lok Sabha is not in session or has been dissolved, the proclamation must be approved within 30 days of the first meeting of the newly constituted Lok Sabha.
- Emergency will remain in effect for 6 months after approval by both Houses.
It can be extended indefinitely, but the extension has to get parliamentary approval by a special majority every 6 months.
The President can revoke the emergency at any time by issuing a new proclamation
If the Lok Sabha by a simple majority passes a resolution rejecting the continuation of the emergency, then the emergency is cancelled.
The main question in regard to Constitution Day's implications is: Why is it necessary for a democracy?
The whole world is threatened by the nature of emergency, so to ensure the quality of democracy, the British historian George Grote spoke of constitutional ethics while writing the history of Greece. Those who oppose the writing and telling of the history of the Emergency are running away from constitutional ethics. Read Rakesh Sinha’s thoughts
Emergency was imposed in the country on June 25, 1975. It abrogated the constitution. The decision to celebrate this day as ‘Constitutional Assassination Day’ naturally raises a question as to why it is necessary after fifty-nine years? Emergencies are more than just an event; they reflect a trend that exists within democracies. To maintain ignorance of Him is self-deception. No matter how much time passes, truth never grows stale, nor does its appeal diminish. This is its lifeblood.
The BJP and Congress are at conflict over emergency.
In a country where such a big thunderbolt has been done to the constitution, keeping the generations of that country indifferent and ignorant of its own system will be considered no less than a historical crime. Today is a strange situation. The meaning of Emergency has become a clash between Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress. There is conflict in politics, but the flow of history should not be stopped because of it. This flow is formed by incorporating both positive and negative events in the life of the nation
A democratic society develops the strength to admit one’s own faults or shortcomings. If this is not the case, it indicates a lack of maturity in democracy. This is true in the context of India. That’s when politics and intellectuals are divided into two camps in the name of emergency. ‘Constitution Killing Day’ will prove to be not just a one-day jalsa but one that will mark the ups and downs in the journey of Indian democracy. Why hasn’t this been done yet? The answer leads us to the shortcomings or weaknesses of contemporary intellectualism. American judge Felix Frankfurter, who fought a long battle to strengthen the cause of independence, defined truth as objective.
There is a severe lack of objectivity in reporting on emergencies. As long as this continues, it will be difficult to sensitize the new generation to destructive forces. Emergency information is not limited to knowing how many people went to jail and how many atrocities were committed. This is a lively debate on the pro-people nature of the Constitution. Our constitution is made with the common people at the center, so its protection can be ensured by the same people. In contemporary politics, the constitution has been made a tool of mutual recrimination. This is contrary to the spirit of the Constituent Assembly
The Constituent Assembly had people of all colors and perspectives. On one side was the radical socialist Katie Shah and on the other was the representative of the right wing, Meenu Masani, but the representatives of the opposite and opposite ideologies spoke politely and listened patiently to others. Disagreement did not lead to enmity. The revolution never let Maryada die. This was because the members of the Constituent Assembly used to think and speak for generations. Both this sentiment and sentiment disappeared from politics in independent India. That is why political division over violence and coercion during the Emergency is an example of its erosion.
Democracy is neither enriched nor protected by careerist intellectuals. Such people think, speak and write as self-proclaimed Navratnas in all systems. To liberate history writing from both elitism and careerism is to make it easy. It is ironic that when we talk or write about democracy, we look to Athens. We are oblivious to our own history. A Lichhavi republic is the oldest democracy. If it were related to Europe, we would read it in the same way as we read Plato or Aristotle.
A living society is constantly retracing its history. It works to strengthen the current. The detailed study of the emergency and its awareness is also an example of the great vigilance of the Indian society. One incident in favor of democracy outweighs dozens of negatives. The annulment of Indira Gandhi’s election from Rae Bareli is not just a decision, but an example of Allahabad High Court Judge Jagmohan Lal’s practical devotion to the rule of law. Similarly, there is another incident which shows that the security of democracy does not lie in neutrality
Nani Palkiwala was a well-known lawyer. He agreed to become a lawyer in a case challenging the Allahabad High Court by Indira Gandhi. But as soon as Indira Gandhi announced the imposition of Emergency, she distanced herself from Indira Gandhi’s side in protest. Therefore, the debate on emergency should not be a product of political agitation.
Emergency in the whole world is a threat by nature, so to ensure the quality of democracy, British historian George Grote spoke of constitutional ethics while writing the history of Greece. Those who oppose the writing and telling of the history of the Emergency are running away from constitutional ethics