Nation must remember Emergency to recall dark times: Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said that people should never forget the past, as recalling dark times is essential to distinguish between good and bad, referring to the Emergency imposed in 1975 by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, Naidu stressed the importance of remembering such events to strengthen faith in democracy. He was addressing a meeting held to mark the occasion in Amaravati.
Calling June 25, 1975, the darkest day in India’s history, Naidu noted that the Central Government had called for this day to be observed across the country as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’.Naidu recalled that prominent leaders like L K Advani, George Fernandes, and others were imprisoned during the period.The CM further emphasised the need to protect fundamental rights such as equality, freedom, and other constitutional guarantees.
Taking a swipe at the previous YSRCP government (2019–2024), Naidu called it a “case study” of how rulers should not conduct themselves, alleging that it committed “numerous atrocities”. Chandrababu Naidu said that the previous government's rule in AP had been similar to the Emergency. To unseat it, the CM said they had formed an alliance with Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and saved AP.