Srinagar: The BJP Kashmir unit observed June 25, 2024 as ‘Black Day’ throughout the valley, stating the date signifies a dark period in India’s democratic history.
Addressing the media at the party headquarters in the Jawaharnagar area here, the BJP leaders remarked, “Today marks the 50th anniversary of a black chapter in India’s democratic journey. The Emergency period symbolized an era where the nation was transformed into a virtual prison, freedoms were curtailed, the press was muzzled, and the sanctity of the constitution was undermined.”
They said the Congress party, “which orchestrated this ignominious period, now claims to be the guardian of the constitution. This party, with its ‘Emergency DNA,’ has consistently shown no remorse in undermining the press and attacking intellectuals who speak out against injustice.”
BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur said, “The elitist attitude of the Congress leadership must end if the constitutional values are to be upheld.”
Party’s media incharge for Kashmir, Sajid Yousuf Shah, said, “We must ensure that such an affront to democracy never recurs. Our commitment to respecting and upholding the constitution remains steadfast.”
