Vice President Condemns Emergency Period in India's History

New Delhi- On the 75th anniversary of the Rajasthan High Court, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has strongly condemned the Emergency period in India's history since independence. During this time, the Vice President has questioned the decision of the judiciary to back the authoritarian regime.

In a speech on the occasion, Vice President Dhankhar said that the Emergency period in India's history since independence is the darkest period in the country's history. He criticized the judiciary for not challenging the Emergency, which resulted in widespread arrests and the suppression of individual freedoms.

He also praised the nine High Courts including the Rajasthan High Court for their resistance during the Emergency. " During Emergency, liberty was held to ransom by one individual. Those arrested without any fault were barred from seeking any judicial help. The apex court overturned the verdicts of 9 High Courts, that had ruled in favour of the victims. This court was in that illustrated list of 9 High Courts. I am indeed proud to be a part of this Institution" Dhankhar said. The Vice President further said that the failure of the judiciary to challenge the Emergency has hindered the country's progress.

At the same time, the Vice President also suggested that the government should take measures to strengthen the democracy in the country. He said that the government should take steps to prevent the misuse of constitutional institutions by anti-national forces. The Vice President warned against taking actions that will undermine democracy.

"The Government resolved to observe 25th June as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas, as a reminder of what happened when the Constitution of India was recklessly trampled over by one individual. No part of the Constitution was complied with" Dhankhar said.