India to Observe ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ on June 25

Current Context: On June 25, the Central government of India declared it as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’, marking the day when the Emergency was declared in 1975.

• This observance serves to commemorate the immense contributions of all those who endured the inhuman pains of the 1975 Emergency.
• During that period, the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi imposed emergency measures, leading to the suppression of media voices and the unjust imprisonment of countless individuals without cause.
• By designating this day, India aims to remember the importance of upholding its democratic principles and the consequences when the Constitution was trampled upon.

Question:

1 On which date did the Central government of India declare ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’?

• A) June 25
• B) June 24
• C) June 26
• D) June 27

Answer: A) On June 25, the Central government of India declared it as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’, marking the day when the Emergency was declared in 1975.