Bhubaneswar, Jun 25 (PTI) - Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasized the need for all Indian citizens to remain vigilant about their democratic and constitutional rights on Wednesday.
Marking the 50th anniversary of the imposition of Emergency in India, Majhi took to social media to express his thoughts. He highlighted that the Emergency was declared on this day, June 25, in 1975, stating, "A family, driven by power politics and a dictatorial mindset, undermined the essence of Indian democracy by enforcing a state of emergency in our nation."
Majhi criticized the violation of fundamental rights during that period, noting that countless Indians were unjustly imprisoned and that freedom of the press, often referred to as the fourth pillar, was severely restricted. He declared that this year signifies the 50th anniversary of what he termed a "black day" in history. "On this occasion, every Indian citizen must remain vigilant and conscious of their democratic and constitutional rights," Majhi asserted.
The Chief Minister concluded with a call to action: "Let us pledge today to safeguard democracy and honor every individual who raised their voice to defend democracy and the Constitution during the Emergency."
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