28 June, 2025
Union Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, in the presence of Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, addressed a press conference , marking the 50th anniversary of what he referred to as “Constitution Murder Day.” He described the prevailing conditions during that time.
The press conference, coordinated by Delhi BJP Media Head Praveen Shankar Kapoor, was attended by Delhi BJP Yuva Morcha President Sagar Tyagi, State Spokesperson Yasir Gilani, and Delhi BJP Yuva Morcha Media Head Shubham Malik.
Dr. Jaishankar stated that when the Emergency was declared in India, he was a young man and had seen it firsthand. He shared what he experienced and learned from it. He also reflected on the state of the media and the overall situation at that time in the Mock Parliament organized earlier by Delhi BJP.
He emphasized the impact of the Emergency on the country — the undermining of the Constitution and democracy, the damage done to India’s image on the world stage, the political upheaval within the country, and the overall harm caused — all of which were thoroughly discussed.
Responding to questions from journalists, Dr. Jaishankar said that another major reason for imposing the Emergency was the prioritization of one family over the nation.
But today, he emphasized, the interest of the nation is being placed above all, and he proudly noted that MPs from various political parties are representing India abroad, delivering a unified message:
India will no longer tolerate terrorism, and when it comes to terrorism, Indians — whether from the ruling or opposition side — will stand together.
The External Affairs Minister again questioned:
“Some people carry the Constitution in their hands, but is their sentiment in the right place? Has Congress ever apologized for the Emergency, during which it choked both the Constitution and democracy ?”
He also pointed out that during a recent SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) meeting, one country tried to shield terrorism, but India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh clearly said:
“If there is no discussion on terrorism in the statement, we will not accept it.”
Dr. Jaishankar strongly asserted:
“The Emergency is not just a topic for debate — it is remembered as a dark chapter marked by the suppression of the Constitution, democracy, media, and politics.”
And to the opposition that claims the last 11 years represent an undeclared Emergency, he responded:
“If there really were an Emergency today, Parliament would not be functioning, and those questioning the government would not be spared — exactly what happened during the Congress government back then.”
