Amit Shah to Flag Off “#LongLiveDemocracy Yatra”

The Union Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with the Government of Delhi, will commemorate Samvidhan Hatya Diwas on 25^th June 2025 at Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi, marking 50 years since the imposition of Emergency in India in 1975. The solemn occasion will serve as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding democratic values and constitutional rights.

The Emergency, declared on 25^th June 1975, remains one of the darkest chapters in India’s post-independence history. Fundamental rights were suspended, press freedoms curtailed, and democratic institutions were silenced. In 2024, the Government of India officially notified June 25 as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas, to ensure that this critical period is not forgotten and the sanctity of democracy is consistently upheld.

The Delhi event will be graced by several dignitaries, including:

• Shri Amit Shah, Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation (Chief Guest)
• Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT
• Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism
• Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
• Smt. Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister of Delhi

Key Highlights of the Event in Delhi-

1. Special Exhibition on Indian Democracy:

The exhibition will be divided into three curated sections

• Bharat – Mother of Democracy: Showcasing India’s ancient and participative democratic traditions
• Dark Days of Democracy: Chronicling the events and consequences of the 1975 Emergency
• Strengthening Democracy in India: Featuring recent democratic reforms like electoral transparency, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), and digital public grievance platforms

2.   Theatrical Play by the National School of Drama (NSD):- A powerful dramatization of the Emergency era, highlighting its impact on common citizens and democratic institutions

3.   Screening of a Short Film on the Emergency: - A specially commissioned film offering a cinematic reflection on the imposition and consequences of the Emergency

4.   Signature Tribute Wall: - An interactive installation inviting citizens to write personal messages reaffirming their commitment to constitutional values

5.   Flag-Off of the “#LongLiveDemocracy Yatra”

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah will flag off the “Long Live Democracy Yatra” by MYBharat volunteers. The Yatra will travel across the country to spread awareness about constitutional values, democratic rights, and the lessons from the Emergency.