Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas
Topic: The Emergency (1975-77) and the Crisis of Democratic Order · NCERT: Beyond NCERT
Meaning
Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas means "Day of the Murder of the Constitution". It falls on 25 June, the date in 1975 when the Emergency was proclaimed under Art. 352. The Government of India notified it in July 2024. It is to be observed every year in memory of those who suffered during the Emergency.
Example
The day is linked to events like the jailing of opposition leaders without trial under MISA, press censorship and forced sterilisation. The 50th anniversary of the Emergency in 2025 brought fresh debate about these events. It is a current-affairs hook for questions on emergency powers and civil liberties.
Don't confuse with
- Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas): this is 26 November and celebrates the adoption of the Constitution. Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas on 25 June marks the day the Emergency was proclaimed.