Dehradun, June 25 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday participated in the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas (Constitution Murder Day) programme held in Dehradun.

The event marked the anniversary of the Emergency imposed on June 25, 1975, during which fundamental rights and freedom of expression were curtailed.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that this dark chapter in India's democratic history can never be forgotten and serves as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding democratic values and constitutional principles.

"This day is not just an occasion to remember a dark chapter, but also to reaffirm our collective commitment to the protection of democracy and its values... It is only because of the s...