Archive · 27 Jun 2025
India's Political Parties Debate Emergency's Legacy
India is remembering the Emergency, a time in the 1970s when the government had a lot of power.
Political leaders are arguing about it.
Some, like BJP's Jaishankar, blame the Congress party for the Emergency and say it was bad for the country.
Others, like Congress's Digvijaya Singh, say that things aren't much better now.
Some leaders also want to change the Constitution, saying it wasn't written that way originally.
The debate continues about India's past and how it affects the present.
Leaders are discussing the 50th anniversary of the Emergency in India.
BJP leaders, including Minister Jaishankar, criticize the Congress for the Emergency.
Congress MP Digvijaya Singh alleges an 'undeclared Emergency' exists under the BJP.
The RSS calls for review of 'socialist' and 'secular' in the Constitution's Preamble.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh supports the review, citing Ambedkar's original vision.
- Who
- BJP, Congress, RSS, and various political figures.
- What
- Discussions and debates on the 50th anniversary of the Emergency and its implications.
- When
- Ongoing, with specific events marking the 50th anniversary of the Emergency.
- Where
- Delhi, and across India in political discourse.
- Why
- To reflect on the Emergency, its impact on democracy, and current political dynamics.
Congress's actions and present situation
BJP's Stance on Constitutional Matters
Historical Analysis
Congress's actions and present situation
Emergency was a difficult chapter in India's democratic history but is now 50 years in the past.
BJP's Stance on Constitutional Matters
BJP claims an "undeclared emergency" is in force in the country now, and the Congress never truly demanded independence.
Preamble Amendments
Congress's actions and present situation
Calls for a re-evaluation of constitutional changes.
BJP's Stance on Constitutional Matters
Opposition to changing secular and socialist from Preamble.
- Event
- 50th Anniversary of Emergency
- Key Figures
- Jaishankar, Digvijaya Singh, Jitendra Singh, Dattatreya Hosabale
- Key Issues
- Criticism of Congress, 'Undeclared Emergency' allegations, Preamble review
- Organizations
- BJP, Congress, RSS
- Constitutional Concerns
- Debate on 'socialist' and 'secular' in Preamble
Sources
'Emergency was NOT a black day for democracy'
Cabinet passed resolution to declare June 25 as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Divas’ to enlighten people: Rijiju
Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi murdered democracy: Union minister Ajay Tamta
Congress must apologise for imposition of Emergency: RSS
Remove 'socialist', 'secular' from Constitution: RSS
'Remove 'Socialist' & 'Secular' From Constitution Preamble': RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale
Delhi Legislative Assembly to host symposium on long-lasting impact of Emergency
Interest of one family put ahead of nation’s interest: Jaishankar on Emergency
1975 Emergency ’50-yr-old thing’; India facing ‘undeclared emergency’ since 2014: Digvijaya