On 25 June 2025, States and Union Territories across India observed Samvidhan Hatya Diwas led by respective Chief Ministers, Governors, and Lieutenant Governors. These events had a multi-pronged focus:

• To honour individuals who resisted the Emergency and defended democracy.
• To display exhibitions, engage in public discussions, and film screenings.
• To facilitate intergenerational dialogue on the fragility and strength of democratic institutions

Democracy in Bharat is more than a political system; it is a civilizational ethos deeply embedded in India’s historical and cultural fabric. Samvidhan Hatya Diwas is not just an observance of a past injustice, but a solemn reaffirmation of our commitment to democratic principles, institutional integrity, and constitutional values. Let us come together as a nation to reflect, remember, and renew our resolve to protect the foundations of our democracy.

Delhi

The Ministry of Culture is also coordinating the launch of the “Long Live Democracy” exhibition at 50 key locations in each State and UT, which will remain open to the public in the coming weeks.

Delhi- Central Park

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta along with Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar during the inauguration of exhibition on 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' at Central Park, Connaught Place.

For details of events organised in the States and Union Territories please click on the link below: -

https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2025/jun/doc2025627577401.pdf

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Sunil Kimar Tiwari

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