Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Gujarat Marks 'Constitution Murder Day' for Emergency
The Gujarat government held an event called 'Constitution Murder Day' on June 25 to remember the Emergency, a time when the government had a lot of power.
A retired judge, Justice Tripathi, talked about how bad things were during the Emergency and the MISA law, which allowed the government to arrest people easily.
He also mentioned how Lalu Prasad Yadav named his daughter 'Misa' to remember the MISA law.
Gujarat government observed June 25 as 'Constitution Murder Day'.
The event marked the 50th anniversary of the Emergency's imposition.
Justice (retired) R R Tripathi spoke at the event.
Tripathi discussed the negative impact of the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA).
Tripathi mentioned Lalu Prasad Yadav naming his daughter Misa to remember the MISA legislation.
- Who
- Gujarat government officials, Justice (retired) R R Tripathi.
- What
- Gujarat government observed 'Constitution Murder Day'.
- When
- June 25th
- Where
- Gujarat
- Why
- To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Emergency.
Perspective of Event
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Emergency Commemoration
Perspective of Event
Commemorated the Emergency and its impact.
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- Event
- Samvidhan Hatya Diwas
- Date
- June 25
- Purpose
- Commemorating Emergency
- Speaker
- Justice (retired) R R Tripathi
- Key Legislation Discussed
- MISA
- Notable Attendees
- CM Bhupendra Patel, Rushikesh Patel
Sources
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