Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the 1975 Emergency a direct assault on the Constitution, highlighting its impact on civil liberties and democratic institutions.
Modi's remarks came on the 51st anniversary
Jun 25, 2026
12:49 pm
What's the storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi has described the 1975 Emergency in India as a "direct assault" on the Constitution.
In a post on social media platform X, he said the period saw civil liberties being suspended and freedom of expression curbed.
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