Ministry of Culture plans yr-long commemorative events to mark 50th anniversary of Emergency

THE Culture Ministry has planned a year-long calendar of events to mark the 50th anniversary of the imposition of Emergency starting June 25 and shared its schedule with various states and UTs so they can host the "activities," sources said. In a letter dated June 14, the ministry stated that the imposition of the Emergency on June 25, 1975, stands as a "stark reminder of the darkest period in India's democratic history.

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The Centre had earlier notified to observe June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' through a Ministry of Home Affairs notification in 2024.

In the letter, the ministry has requested that events be organised from June 25 this year to June 25, 2026, as per the schedule of activities annexed with it, and urged that "these events may be led by the Hon'ble Governor/Chief Minister/Lt. Governor of the State/UT".