Chandigarh, June 25– Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini while launching a scathing attack on the opposition, saying that Undermining the core values of the Constitution is in the DNA of the Congress, even though they pretend to be its protectors. Even today, they attempt to disrespect the Constitution by giving statements such as restoring Article 370 if they come to power, he said.
The Chief Minister said that unlike Congress, under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the country has been governed in accordance with the Constitution for the past 11 years since 2014, and people have witnessed a truly independent India.
The Chief Minister was addressing the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas, program held in Karnal on Wednesday, marking the 50th anniversary of the imposition of Emergency– a dark chapter in Indian democracy.
Atrocities were committed on the public to fulfill political motives
The Chief Minister said that June 25 reminds us of how, at midnight, the government imposed Emergency, and innocent citizens were arrested and tortured. The brutality still sends chills down our spines. The decision was made purely to fulfill the political will of those in power, driven by arrogance, thinking “only I matter, no one else.” It was a deliberate conspiracy where the sacred Constitution was crushed for personal gain. Not once during the Emergency was the Constitution or democracy remembered. Writers and leaders who dared to raise their voices were jailed to prevent dissent, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
He added that when India gained independence, there were 562 princely states, and the responsibility of unifying them was given to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who succeeded in doing so. However, only one princely state was entrusted to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, and the consequences are well known to all, said the Chief Minister.
Those claiming to defend the Constitution never truly respected it
The Chief Minister said that Congress never respected the Constitution. Their “Yuvraj” (referring to Rahul Gandhi) once stood in Parliament, the temple of democracy and tore up a bill, insulting the Constitution. The generations of those who now talk of defending the Constitution never respected it. Due to Congress’s flawed policies, people suffered greatly, and today, the public has decisively rejected them, he said.
Prime Minister fulfilled Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s dream of One Nation, One Constitution, One Flag
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that back then, the government implemented a permit system to enter Jammu and Kashmir. Their intention was clearly to separate the region from the rest of the country. But Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee opposed this permit system, declaring that there would be no two heads of state, no two flags in India. He launched a movement and entered Jammu and Kashmir without a permit, for which he sacrificed his life. The Chief Minister further shared that only then was the permit system abolished. Still, for many years, two constitutions, two heads, and two flags continued. Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi abolished Article 370 and fulfilled Dr. Mookerjee’s dream of one Constitution, one head of state, and one national flag, he said.
Prime Minister is committed to building the India of freedom fighters’ dreams by 2047
The Chief Minister said that after independence, India did not progress at the speed it should have. A clear contrast can be seen between the 55 years of Congress rule and the 11 years of development under Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi. But Congress refuses to acknowledge this difference and continues to wave around the Constitution for political drama, he said.
The Chief Minister said that under the Prime Minister’s leadership, India has transformed and is moving ahead rapidly. The country is now aligning with the dreams of the great freedom fighters. The Prime Minister has taken a pledge that by the time India celebrates 100 years of independence in 2047, it will be a developed nation. Achieving this vision will require the contribution of every citizen, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
Democracy is not just about winning elections; it is a way of life, a value system
Sh. Nayab Singh Saini emphasized that democracy is not limited to winning elections or forming governments, it is a way of life and a value system. He urged elders to inform young generations about the Emergency declared on June 25, 1975. He said that since 2014, we have had the opportunity to celebrate the birth anniversaries of our national heroes, allowing us to remember their sacrifices for the nation and humanity and to pass these stories on to the coming generations.
The Chief Minister said that today’s event is not just about reflecting on the past, it is an opportunity to prepare for the future. We must build a future where democracy thrives, the flame of freedom continues to burn, and India remains a strong and vibrant democracy on the global stage, he said.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister also visited the exhibition organized by the Department of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture and planted a sapling in the Kalpana Chawla Medical College campus.
MLA Sh. Yogender Rana, Sh. Bhagwan Dass Kabirpanthi, Karnal Mayor, Smt. Renu Bala Gupta, Sardar Tarlochan Singh, and other dignitaries were present on this occasion.
