Those that had strangled Structure at the moment are attempting to change into its protector: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Asserting that the “darkish days of Emergency” shouldn’t be forgotten, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) lashed out on the Congress, stating that those that had “strangled the Structure are at present attempting to change into its protector.”

He made a submit on X on the event of ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ (the day on which Structure was murdered) to commemorate the imposition of the almost two-year-long Emergency by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975.

“As we mark 50 years of this brutal episode, India pays tribute to the courageous women and men who stood agency to uphold the Structure throughout these darkish instances,” Mr. Sarma mentioned within the submit.

“It was solely as a consequence of their brave efforts and valiant sacrifices that the Congress occasion was delivered to its knees — marking the top of a shameful chapter in our historical past,” he added. Mr. Sarma mentioned those that had “strangled the Structure are at present changing into its protectors.”

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“25 June ~ reminds us of the darkest chapter of Indian democracy. Always remember the darkish days of the #Emergency,” he added.

Union House Minister Amit Shah had final 12 months introduced that the Modi authorities would observe June 25 because the ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ to commemorate the “large contributions” of those that endured “inhuman ache” through the interval.