Amit Shah Urges Youth to Remember Emergency's Lessons

New Delhi, Jun 25 (PTI) – Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the importance of remembering the Emergency to prevent future dictatorial tendencies in India.

During an event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, Shah highlighted the need for recalling such historical events to ensure the youth are prepared to oppose injustices in social and national life.

He criticized the Congress for the injustices during the Emergency, which began on June 25, 1975, under Indira Gandhi's government. This day is observed by the Modi administration as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas'.

In his address, Shah stated, "We must preserve the memories of this dark chapter post-Independence to ensure it isn't repeated, fostering a cultured and organized youth."

Shah unveiled the book 'The Emergency Diaries: Years That Forged a Leader', which provides first-hand accounts and archival materials on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's early years during the Emergency.

The book illustrates Modi's dedication to democratic principles, chronicling his involvement in the resistance movement over 19 months, including his role in distributing secret newspapers.

According to Shah, the book details Modi's 24-25-year-old self leading a resistance in Gujarat, operating undercover as a sadhu, sardarji, hippie, incense stick seller, or newspaper vendor.

Additional remarks came from Union ministers Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Delhi LG V K Saxena, and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.