Emergency is the greatest assault on Indian democracy, says Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi
It highlights the abuse of power and suppression of democracy during the Emergency.
Sanjay Saraogi, BJP Bihar State president, stated that the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi in 1975 was a dark chapter in Indian democracy. He emphasized the misuse of Article 352 and the suppression of democratic freedoms, citing press censorship, political arrests, and authoritarian governance. He highlighted the strong resistance to the Emergency in Bihar led by Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, with notable contributions from figures like George Fernandes and Jananayak Karpoori Thakur. Saraogi asserted that the BJP is the ideological successor of the anti-Emergency movement and remains committed to safeguarding democracy. He urged citizens to remember the sacrifices made during this period and continue upholding democratic values.
26 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
J.P. Nadda, a senior BJP leader, criticized Rahul Gandhi for his family's ignorance of the Constitution and called for an apology for Indira Gandhi's actions during the Emergency.
— The Hindu
J.P. Nadda, at the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas program, criticized Rahul Gandhi for not understanding the Constitution and called for an apology for Indira Gandhi's Emergency actions.
3 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
During the Emergency, the writer's family endured political repression, demonstrating their commitment to democratic values.
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