Srinagar, June 25: The BJP Kashmir Unit commemorated June 25, 2024 as ‘Black Day’ throughout the valley, stating the date signifies a dark period in India’s democratic history and asserting that the Congress party endangers both democracy and the Constitution.
The main event took place at BJP party headquarters in Srinagar.
Addressing the media, BJP leaders remarked, “Today marks the 50th anniversary of a bleak chapter in India’s democratic journey. The Emergency period symbolized an era where the nation was transformed into a virtual prison, freedoms were curtailed, the press was muzzled, and the sanctity of the Constitution was undermined.”
They continued, “Ironically, the Congress party, which orchestrated this ignominious period, now claims to be the guardian of the Constitution. This party, with its ‘Emergency DNA,’ has consistently shown no remorse in undermining the press and attacking intellectuals who speak out against injustice.”
BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur said, “The elitist attitude of the Congress leadership must end if the constitutional values are to be upheld.”
The Media Incharge for Kashmir, Adv Sajid Yousuf Shah, emphasized, “We must ensure that such an affront to democracy never recurs. Our commitment to respecting and upholding the Constitution remains steadfast.”
Program In-Charge Bilal Parray commented, “The Congress party’s duplicity is evident. They must be held accountable for the atrocities and media blackout during the 1975 Emergency.”