New Delhi, June 25 -- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday termed the Emergency imposed on June 25, 1975, as the "darkest chapter" in the history of Indian democracy, saying that it dealt a severe blow to democratic institutions and constitutional values.

Marking the 51st anniversary of the Emergency, observed by the Centre as "Constitution Murder Day," CM Gupta said the period witnessed the suppression of civil liberties, restrictions on press freedom and curbs on freedom of expression.

In a post on X, the Delhi Chief Minister said that the decision taken by the then Congress government under former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi reflected what she described as the party's "dictatorial mindset."

"That night of 25 June 1975 is th...