Pema Khandu, the chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh, emphasized the significance of learning from the past and restating the group’s commitment to upholding the Constitution on Wednesday. In the border area of Tawang, Khandu led the celebration of “Samvidhan Hatya Diwas” and urged the populace to protect civil freedoms and uphold the democratic principles that characterize the country. According to him, the day serves as a reminder of the need to uphold democratic values and defend the Constitution.
The day commemorates the anniversary of the declaration of emergency in 1975, which is considered by many to be one of the most difficult and troubling periods in India’s democratic history. According to an official statement, those in attendance included State BJP President Kaling Moyong, MLAs Tsering Lhamu (Lungla) and Namgey Tsering (Tawang), former MLA Tsering Tashi, Zilla Parishad Chairperson Leki Gombu, APSCW Chairperson Yalem Taga Burang, Deputy Commissioner Namgyal Angmo, and Superintendent of Police D. W. Thongon.
The Indian government has commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, a period of political unrest that saw the Constitution suppressed and citizens’ rights silenced. Governor Lt. Gen. K. T. Parnaik emphasized the importance of educating younger generations about the fragility of democratic values and the need for constant vigilance to protect the Constitution. The event in Itanagar was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, Legislative Assembly Speaker Tesam Pongte, Deputy Speaker Kardo Nyigyor, Women & Child Development and Cultural Affairs Minister Dasanglu Pul, and Chief Secretary Manish Gupta.
