J-K LG Sinha calls Emergency 'most inhuman act' of Indian democratic history

Srinagar, Jun 25 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the imposition of Emergency in 1975 was "murder" of the Constitution, and called it the ''most inhuman act" of Indian democratic history".

"Imposition of Emergency on 25th June 1975 was murder of Constitution. On #SamvidhanHatyaDiwas, I pay tribute to millions of Satyagrahis who fought to revive democracy & continued their struggle to safeguard constitutional values during darkest period of India's democratic history," Sinha said in a post on X.

Later in the day, the LG inaugurated an exhibition on Emergency.

"Inaugurated 1975 Emergency Exhibition at Convention Centre, Jammu. In that darkest period in India's democratic history, the soul of the country was crushed, civil liberties were attacked, Constitutional safeguards were violated and dreams of nation-building were buried," he said.

Sinha said there was a need to deepen the foundations of our democracy .

"While commemorating the torturous events to honour victims of the Emergency, who made numerous sacrifices to safeguard constitutional values, we must resolve to deepen the foundations of our democracy and work with complete dedication for greater success of our nation," he said.

"I consider Emergency to be the most inhuman act of Indian democratic history and today's observation of 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' is also an opportunity for deep reflection and reaffirmation of commitment to democratic values and constitutional morality," he added. PTI MIJ MNK MNK