Lucknow, 25 June (HS): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister

Keshav Prasad Maurya said the Emergency was a result of the dictatorial mindset

of the Congress. Keshav Prasad Maurya wrote in his social media post on

Thursday that June 25, 1975 is the black day in the history of Indian democracy

when the Congress, especially the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, broke into

arrogance of power and imposed Emergency on the country. Through

this, she tightened the grip of the constitution on the fundamental rights of

the people and the independence of democratic institutions.

The Deputy Chief Minister wrote that #SamvidhanHatyaDiwas reminds

us of the dark times when voices of dissent were crushed, press freedom was put

on guard and democracy fighters were brutally put behind bars. The Emergency

was a result of the dictatorial mindset of the Congress.

Keshav Prasad Maurya wrote, The courage, sacrifice and

dedication to the national interest of the democracy fighters who fought steadfastly

even in the adverse circumstances of the time to protect democracy will always

be remembered. Salute again and again to all those democracy fighters who

fought this dark period resolutely!”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi