India, June 22 -- 'Samvidhan Hatya Divas' or the Constitution Murder Day is a stark reminder that democracy is powerful yet fragile political system and needs to be protected
A common adage "Democracy Dies in Darkness" can best describe the imposition of 'Emergency' 50 years ago. It was on June 25, 19775 when the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi decided to slap 'Emergency' in the country thereby suspending civil right and liberties. It was the darkest hour for the democracy, challenged Constitutional supremacy and scarred the very political fabric of the nation.
Indeed, 'Emergency' was a short but very traumatic period of 21 months. It is itched in the memory of the nation as the period where the Government of the day went against its ow...