Marking Constitution Murder Day, Narendra Modi shared a heartfelt message on the social media platform X, reflecting on a contested chapter of Indian history, the Emergency. In his post, he tied the day to a time when, according to him, the country's democracy was severely suppressed.
He wrote that the day brings back memories of a dark phase when Indian democracy was brutally crushed. Modi said this remembrance inspires people to remain forever committed to safeguarding democracy, the Constitution and the rights of citizens.
He closed the post by bowing in respect to all the personalities who firmly stood against the Emergency. He ended his note with the word 'Swatantryat', a nod to the importance of freedom.
The Core Of The Message
The central theme of Modi's post was that remembering the hardships of the past is not merely about recalling an event, but about feeling the responsibility to protect democratic values in the present and the future. He framed the occasion as a resolve to defend democracy.
Background
According to news reports, this year marks 50 years since the Emergency, and the day is being observed as Constitution Murder Day. On the same occasion, senior leaders from the ruling side have also issued sharp statements about that period, calling the Emergency a day when the Constitution was killed and pointing to its impact on democracy.
Public Reaction
The post drew a mixed response on social media. While some users backed the message and called the Emergency the darkest chapter of democracy, many others raised questions about the current situation and voiced their disagreement.
