New Delhi: In the 90th episode of mind matterPM Narendra Modi Sunday reminded the nation about imposing emergency 47 years ago, recalling how the “right to life and liberty” was taken away from citizens and attempts were made to crush democracy.
Later, in his address to the Indian Diaspora MunichThe PM again spoke about the Emergency: “This day is also known for another reason… Forty-seven years ago, it was on 26 June when democracy was held hostage, an attempt was made to crush democracy Which is our pride and in the DNA of every Indian.”
Emergency a black spot on vibrant democracy: Modi
Speaking about the Emergency, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said it was a “black spot on the country’s vibrant democracy”. But, “the people of the country fought such conspiracies in a democratic way and we all feel proud of our democracy,” he said in his address to the diaspora in Munich.
Earlier in his Mann Ki Baat, Modi said, “I want to ask a question to the youth of today’s generation, to the youth.
24-25 years old age group, and the question is very serious… consider my question. do you know when
Your parents were your age, once their right to life was also taken away from them? You must be thinking that how can this happen? this is impossible! But it happened once in our country,” the PM said while starting the radio conversation in the context of the Emergency and the mass movement that followed that holds great significance in the life of every citizen of the country.
The PM said, “It happened years ago in 1975. It was the month of June when emergency was imposed. All rights were taken away from the citizens of the country. One of those rights was granted to all Indians under Article 21 of the Constitution. Gaya was the ‘right to life and personal liberty’. Attempts were made to crush democracy. The country’s courts, every constitutional institution and the press were brought under control. Censorship was such that nothing could be printed without approval. ”
Modi said when famous singer Kishore Kumar refused to appreciate the government, he was banned and not
Radio is allowed. “But even after thousands of arrests and atrocities on lakhs of people, the faith of the people of India in democracy has not wavered… Not at all! For us, the people of India, the ‘sanskars’ of democracy that we have been carrying for centuries, the democratic spirit that we have in our veins, has finally won out,” he said.
The PM said that the people of India finally established democracy in a democratic way. “It is difficult to find such an example in the whole world of defeating the dictatorial mindset, the dictatorial tendency in a democratic way,” he said.
Recalling his own experience from those days, Modi said, “During the Emergency, I had the privilege of being
a witness; As a soldier of democracy – to be a participant in the struggle of the countrymen. Today, when the country is celebrating 75 years of its independence, celebrating Amrit Mahotsav, we should never forget that dreadful period of emergency. The generations to come should also not forget. The Amrit Mahotsav not only covers the saga of the victory of freedom from hundreds of years of slavery, but also covers a journey of 75 years after independence. We move forward, learning from every important stage of history.”
Emergency was declared in the country on 25 June 1975 and was lifted on 21 March 1977.
Appreciating sportspersons for their recent achievements, Modi said Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has made the country proud by winning gold in the Kuorten Games.
“In the recently held Khelo India Youth Games also our players made many records. You would love to know that a
A total of 12 records were broken in these games – not only this, 11 records have been recorded in the name of female players.
Later, in his address to the Indian Diaspora MunichThe PM again spoke about the Emergency: “This day is also known for another reason… Forty-seven years ago, it was on 26 June when democracy was held hostage, an attempt was made to crush democracy Which is our pride and in the DNA of every Indian.”
Emergency a black spot on vibrant democracy: Modi
Speaking about the Emergency, PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said it was a “black spot on the country’s vibrant democracy”. But, “the people of the country fought such conspiracies in a democratic way and we all feel proud of our democracy,” he said in his address to the diaspora in Munich.
Earlier in his Mann Ki Baat, Modi said, “I want to ask a question to the youth of today’s generation, to the youth.
24-25 years old age group, and the question is very serious… consider my question. do you know when
Your parents were your age, once their right to life was also taken away from them? You must be thinking that how can this happen? this is impossible! But it happened once in our country,” the PM said while starting the radio conversation in the context of the Emergency and the mass movement that followed that holds great significance in the life of every citizen of the country.
The PM said, “It happened years ago in 1975. It was the month of June when emergency was imposed. All rights were taken away from the citizens of the country. One of those rights was granted to all Indians under Article 21 of the Constitution. Gaya was the ‘right to life and personal liberty’. Attempts were made to crush democracy. The country’s courts, every constitutional institution and the press were brought under control. Censorship was such that nothing could be printed without approval. ”
Modi said when famous singer Kishore Kumar refused to appreciate the government, he was banned and not
Radio is allowed. “But even after thousands of arrests and atrocities on lakhs of people, the faith of the people of India in democracy has not wavered… Not at all! For us, the people of India, the ‘sanskars’ of democracy that we have been carrying for centuries, the democratic spirit that we have in our veins, has finally won out,” he said.
The PM said that the people of India finally established democracy in a democratic way. “It is difficult to find such an example in the whole world of defeating the dictatorial mindset, the dictatorial tendency in a democratic way,” he said.
Recalling his own experience from those days, Modi said, “During the Emergency, I had the privilege of being
a witness; As a soldier of democracy – to be a participant in the struggle of the countrymen. Today, when the country is celebrating 75 years of its independence, celebrating Amrit Mahotsav, we should never forget that dreadful period of emergency. The generations to come should also not forget. The Amrit Mahotsav not only covers the saga of the victory of freedom from hundreds of years of slavery, but also covers a journey of 75 years after independence. We move forward, learning from every important stage of history.”
Emergency was declared in the country on 25 June 1975 and was lifted on 21 March 1977.
Appreciating sportspersons for their recent achievements, Modi said Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has made the country proud by winning gold in the Kuorten Games.
“In the recently held Khelo India Youth Games also our players made many records. You would love to know that a
A total of 12 records were broken in these games – not only this, 11 records have been recorded in the name of female players.