Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas | 16 Jul 2024

Source: PIB

Recently, the declaration of 25^th June as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas serves as a poignant reminder of the period when the Constitution of India was undermined, particularly during the Emergency imposed in 1975.

• The Prime Minister of India emphasised that this day will pay homage to all those who suffered from the excesses of the Emergency. It serves as a tool for educating citizens about their rights and the significance of the Constitution in protecting democracy.
• The Emergency was a period from 25^th June 1975 to 21st March 1977, when then PM Indira Gandhi's government used special provisions in the Constitution to impose significant executive and legislative changes in the country.
  • The declaration of Emergency centralises power, allowing the Union to direct state governments, bringing them under the complete control of the Centre, effectively creating a unitary system.
  • India has declared a National Emergency three times. The first was from 1962 to 1968 during the India-China war, the second was in 1971 during the Indo-Pakistan war, and the third was from 1975 to 1977 due to political instability.
• Emergency Provisions in Constitution:

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