'Black spot on Indian democracy': PM Modi refers to Emergency period ahead of its 49th anniversary
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Congress referring to the 1975 Emergency in his address to the media on the first day of Parliament's Monsoon Session on Monday.
Modi made the remark as the Emergency, which was called by then Prime Minister, late Indira Gandhi, is set to complete 49 years on June 25 (Tuesday).
The Prime Minister said, "Tomorrow is June 25. For those who are dedicated to the dignity of the Constitution of this country, those who have faith in the democratic traditions of India, 25 June is an unforgettable day.
"Tomorrow, on 25 June, it will be 50 years since the black spot was put on Indian democracy. The new generation of India will never forget that the Constitution was completely rejected, India was turned into a prison, and democracy was completely suppressed."
कल 25 जून है। जो लोग इस देश के संविधान की गरिमा पर समर्पित हैं, जो लोग भारत की लोकतांत्रिक परंपराओं पर निष्ठा रखते हैं, उनके लिए 25 जून न भूलने वाला दिवस है।
— BJP (@BJP4India) June 24, 2024
कल 25 जून को भारत के लोकतंत्र पर जो काला धब्बा लगा था, उसके 50 वर्ष हो रहे हैं। भारत की नई पीढ़ी ये कभी नहीं भूलेगी की… pic.twitter.com/4tWodeoZ3I
Modi forgot his undeclared Emergency: Congress
Countering the Prime Minister, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Modi-ji is giving advice to the Opposition. He is reminding us of the 50 year old Emergency, but has forgotten the last 10 years of undeclared Emergency which was ended by the people."
प्रधानमंत्री मोदी जी ने अपने customary शब्द आज ज़रुरत से ज़्यादा बोले। इसे कहते हैं, रस्सी जल गई, बल नहीं गया।
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) June 24, 2024
देश को आशा थी कि मोदी जी महत्वपूर्ण मुद्दों पर कुछ बोलेंगे।
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Modi's message
Speaking to the media before entering Parliament, Modi said, "If the citizens of our country have trusted a government for the third consecutive time, it means they have given a stamp of approval to the policies and intent of the government.
"I am grateful to each of you for your support and trust. Majority is essential to run a government, but consensus is important to run a country."
The Prime Minister, who went to polls batting for Viksit Bharat or a Developed India, has reiterated the government's aim for 2047.
He said, "Sessions of parliament are an opportunity for us to realise the dreams of Indian citizens. It's an opportunity for us to build Shreshtha Bharat and achieve our goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
"Elections to the world's largest democracy have recently concluded. It is a matter of immense pride how we have celebrated our democratic values, with the participation of 65 crore voters."
