Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 25 June: Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi honoured two democracy warriors and their families residing in the Mussoorie Assembly constituency as part of the Constitution Murder Day programme, marking 50 years since the imposition of the Emergency. The minister stated that it was his privilege to honour two eminent individuals from his constituency as part of the observance of this day, regarded as one of the darkest chapters in Indian democracy.
He honoured Sumitra Devi Agarwal, wife of the late Mahesh Agarwal from Rajpur, and Tarachandra Gupta from Garhi Cantt by presenting floral bouquets and ceremonial shawls.
Joshi informed that, as per the Ministry of Home Affairs notification dated 11 July 2024, this day has been notified as “Constitution Murder Day”. The Government of India decided to observe it as such to mark the 50th anniversary of the imposition of the Emergency on 25 June 1975. He said, “This day is not only an occasion to remember this dark period but also to renew our commitment to democratic values and constitutional morality.”
The Minister added that the imposition of Emergency on 25 June 1975 serves as a grim reminder of one of the darkest phases in India’s democratic history, characterised by widespread suspension of civil liberties, erosion of constitutional safeguards, centralisation of executive powers, violation of fundamental rights, and large-scale oppression. “It is my privilege to honour the democracy warriors who endured suffering during that time,” he remarked.
On this occasion, several dignitaries were present, including BJP Mandal General Secretary Alka Kulhan, Mohit Agarwal, Devendra Rawat, Ajit Singh, Vishnu Prasad Gupta, Basant Upadhyay, Gajendra Goswami, and Naveen.
