BJP A&N Islands Marks Black Day, Remembers Emergency as Assault on Democracy

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 26 June 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, noticed Black Day on the State Karyalaya, Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Bhawan, Sri Vijaya Puram, to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the imposition of Emergency in 1975—extensively considered a darkish chapter in India’s democratic journey.

The observance started with a compelling video presentation that portrayed the suppression of civil liberties in the course of the Emergency. The movie highlighted the suspension of elementary rights, curtailment of press freedom, and widespread silencing of dissent, providing a poignant reminder of the period’s authoritarian excesses and the bravery of those that opposed them.

An exhibition was additionally organized as a part of the occasion, that includes uncommon images, archival supplies, and private narratives of people who resisted the Emergency. The show resonated strongly with attendees, shedding mild on the hardships confronted by democracy defenders and their unyielding resolve.

Mrs. Sampa Banerjee, State Co-Incharge and State President of the BJP Mahila Morcha, anchored the programme.

Mr. M. Vinod, State Vice President and Incharge of the Black Day programme, delivered the welcome deal with, underscoring the importance of the day.

In his presidential deal with, Mr. Ajoy Bairagi, State President, BJP A&N Islands, emphasised the significance of remembering the Emergency as a lesson in democratic resilience. He reaffirmed the occasion’s steadfast dedication to defending democratic beliefs and establishments.

Dr. R. Devdas, State Co-Incharge and State Secretary, prolonged the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to individuals and highlighting the significance of passing on these historic reflections to future generations.

The occasion noticed the presence of senior BJP leaders together with Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh and Mrs. Sheela Singh (State Vice Presidents), Mr. Ok. Ram Das (State General Secretary), Dr. R. Devdas and Mrs. Sampa Banerjee (State Co-Incharges), together with different workplace bearers, district and mandal leaders, and quite a few occasion karyakartas.