Those who had strangled Constitution are now trying to become its protector: Himanta on 50 years of Emergency

He made a post on X on the occasion of 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' to commemorate the imposition of the nearly two-year-long Emergency by former prime minister Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975.

Guwahati: Asserting that the "dark days of Emergency" should not be forgotten, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday lashed out at the Congress, stating that those who had "strangled the Constitution are today trying to become its protector".

He made a post on X on the occasion of 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' (the day on which Constitution was murdered) to commemorate the imposition of the nearly two-year-long Emergency by former prime minister Indira Gandhi on June 25, 1975.

"As we mark 50 years of this brutal episode, India pays tribute to the brave men and women who stood firm to uphold the Constitution during those dark times," Sarma said in the post.

"It was solely due to their courageous efforts and valiant sacrifices that the Congress party was brought to its knees -- marking the end of a shameful chapter in our history," he added.

Sarma said those who had "strangled the Constitution are today becoming its protectors".

"25 June ~ reminds us of the darkest chapter of Indian democracy. Never forget the dark days of the #Emergency," he added.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah had last year announced that the Modi government would observe June 25 as the 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' to commemorate the "massive contributions" of those who endured "inhuman pain" during the period.