India, June 25 -- Taken together, the components associated with the commemoration of Samvidhan Hatya Diwas remind us that democracy is not merely a political system; it is a living tradition. It is sustained by public participation, and protected by an informed and vigilant citizenry. Let us carry forward this spirit with renewed commitment!

Fifty years since the imposition of the Emergency, the nation continues to reflect upon this period, which is remembered as one of the darkest chapters in India's democratic history. The objective of the observance of the closing ceremony of the national commemoration of Samvidhan Hatya Diwas - Long Live Democracy (Loktantra Amar Rahe) - is not merely to remember history, but to reflect on the endur...