Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Rajasthan CM hails 'fighters for democracy' for Emergency struggle
From June 1975 to March 1977, India had a difficult time called the Emergency.
During this time, many people were put in jail because they spoke up to protect democracy.
These brave people are called 'fighters for democracy.'
The Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Bhajanlal Sharma, held a special ceremony to honour them.
He said their struggle was historic and important.
He told young people that the democracy they have today was made possible by these sacrifices.
He asked the former prisoners to write down their stories so they are not forgotten.
He also said the government would save these written experiences.
The Chief Minister said these fighters can help guide the nation because they lived through the Emergency.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma hailed the struggle of 'fighters for democracy' jailed during the Emergency as historic.
A felicitation ceremony for people jailed during the Emergency (June 1975–March 1977) was held at the Chief Minister's residence in Jaipur.
Sharma said the youth should understand that the democracy they have inherited was made possible by the sacrifices of those who resisted the Emergency.
He urged Emergency resistors to document their experiences in writing, with the state government set to preserve their contributions.
MLA Gopal Sharma, former MP Rajendra Gehlot and many others jailed during the Emergency attended the event.
- Who
- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, joined by MLA Gopal Sharma, former MP Rajendra Gehlot and people jailed during the Emergency
- What
- A felicitation ceremony honouring 'fighters for democracy' jailed during the Emergency, where Sharma called their struggle historic and urged them to document their experiences
- When
- Wednesday, August 12 (article dated August 12)
- Where
- Chief Minister's residence in Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Why
- To honour their sacrifices during the Emergency (June 1975–March 1977) and inspire younger generations to value democracy and place national interest first
- Event
- Felicitation ceremony for people jailed during the Emergency
- Chief Minister
- Bhajanlal Sharma
- State
- Rajasthan
- Location
- Chief Minister's residence, Jaipur
- Emergency period
- June 1975 – March 1977
- Key attendees
- MLA Gopal Sharma, former MP Rajendra Gehlot
- News agency
- PTI