New Delhi, June 25 -- On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of Emergency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to the people who fought for the protection of democracy in India, saying the country will never forget their sacrifices.

In a tweet in Hindi, Modi said, "Emergency was imposed on the country exactly 45 years ago. At the time, people who fought for the protection of India's democracy, suffered torture, I salute them all! The country will never forget their sacrifices."

He also attached one of the episodes from his monthly program 'Mann ki Baat' held last year, where he spoke at length about the Emergency.

The announcement of Emergency was made on June 25, 1975, days after the Allahabad High Court found forme...