Union Cabinet adopts resolution to honour Emergency resistors, observes 2-minute silence against its excesses

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday paid heartfelt homage to the countless individuals who suffered during the Emergency period. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet also observed a two-minute silence to honour those whose constitutionally guaranteed democratic rights were snatched away and who endured untold suffering under an authoritarian regime. The Cabinet reiterated its commitment to upholding the values enshrined in the Constitution and to ensure that the horrors of the Emergency are never forgotten. This observance marks the 50th anniversary of the Emergency and serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the Indian people and their unwavering faith in democratic ideals.

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