**Summary:**
On June 25, 2025, States and Union Territories across India observed "Samvidhan Hatya Diwas" (Constitution Murder Day), led by respective Chief Ministers, Governors, and Lieutenant Governors. This initiative, coordinated by the Ministry of Culture, aimed to honor individuals who resisted the Emergency and defended democracy. The observances included exhibitions, public discussions, and film screenings to facilitate intergenerational dialogue on democratic institutions. The Ministry of Culture is also coordinating the launch of the "Long Live Democracy" exhibition at 50 key locations in each State and UT, which will remain open to the public in the coming weeks, such as the one in Delhi Central Park inaugurated by Delhi CM Rekha Gupta along with Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. Details of events organized in the States and Union Territories are available at: https:static.pib.gov.inWriteReadDataspecificdocsdocuments2025jundoc2025627577401.pdf. For further information, contact Sunil Kimar Tiwari at pibcultureatgmaildotcom.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Culture: The Indian government ministry coordinating the Samvidhan Hatya Diwas observance and the Long Live Democracy exhibition.
Samvidhan Hatya Diwas: A day observed across India to remember the Emergency and reaffirm commitment to democratic principles.
Emergency: A period in India's history that Samvidhan Hatya Diwas commemorates resistance against.
Bharat: Alternative name for India, used in the context of Democracy and civilizational ethos.
Long Live Democracy exhibition: An exhibition launched by the Ministry of Culture at 50 key locations in each State and Union Territory.
Delhi: Location of PIB office and Central Park where exhibition was inaugurated.
Rekha Gupta: Delhi CM who attended the inauguration of the exhibition.
Manohar Lal Khattar: Union Minister who attended the inauguration of the exhibition at Central Park, Connaught Place.
Ministry of Culture
Samvidhan Hatya Diwas observed in States and
Union Territories across India
Posted On: 27 JUN 2025 3:19PM by PIB Delhi
On 25 June 2025, States and Union Territories across India observed Samvidhan Hatya Diwas led by
respective Chief Ministers, Governors, and Lieutenant Governors. These events had a multi-pronged focus:
To honour individuals who resisted the Emergency and defended democracy.
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To display exhibitions, engage in public discussions, and film screenings.
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To facilitate intergenerational dialogue on the fragility and strength of democratic institutions
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Democracy in Bharat is more than a political system; it is a civilizational ethos deeply embedded in India’s
historical and cultural fabric. Samvidhan Hatya Diwas is not just an observance of a past injustice, but a
solemn reaffirmation of our commitment to democratic principles, institutional integrity, and constitutional
values. Let us come together as a nation to reflect, remember, and renew our resolve to protect the foundations
of our democracy.
DelhiThe Ministry of Culture is also coordinating the launch of the “Long Live Democracy” exhibition at 50 key
locations in each State and UT, which will remain open to the public in the coming weeks.
Delhi- Central Park
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta along with Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar during the inauguration of exhibition
on 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' at Central Park, Connaught Place.
For details of events organised in the States and Union Territories please click on the link below: -
https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2025/jun/doc2025627577401.pdf
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Sunil Kimar Tiwari
pibculture[at]gmail[dot]com
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