Dictatorship was defeated by the people of India with democracy, PM Modi recalls the time of Emergency

New delhi date. 26. June. Sunday 2022

Addressing the nation through the Mann Ki Baat program today, PM Modi recalled the period of emergency.

"There was an attempt to crush India's democracy during the Emergency. Restrictions were imposed on the country's courts, every constitutional body, newspapers. Nothing can be printed without government approval due to censorship," he said. It is difficult to find another example in the world of defeating the dictatorial mindset in a democratic manner.

"I had the opportunity to witness the struggle of the people during the Emergency. Today, as the country celebrates 75 years of independence, we must not forget that horrible time of the Emergency," Modi said.

He said that today India is achieving success in all fields including space. One of these successes is the creation of an agency called In Space ... a few years ago when no one could think of startups in the space sector, today there are more than 100 startups operating in this sector. How can the country stay behind when the youth of the country is ready to touch the sky ...

PM Modi said that with the onset of monsoon season, it is necessary to make efforts for water conservation. People should take action to conserve water wherever it appears.

He recalled women cricketer Mithali Raj and said that Mithali Raj had made many fans emotional by retiring. Mithali Raj has been a source of inspiration for many other players.