The Republic Day is being celebrated across the nation today. The occasion marks the day when the Constitution of India was enacted in 1950. It is a day which reminds people to uphold the values enshrined in the Constitution that ensures justice, equality, and dignity for all. Our correspondent takes a look at the Constitutional violations which occurred during the Emergency period. 
Many constitutional rights of citizens and media were withheld during the Emergency declared on 25th June 1975. This allowed the then government to assume sweeping powers, suspending civil liberties and imposing press censorship. Fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution, including the right to free speech, were curtailed. Prominent opposition leaders and activists were arrested and the media was heavily censored. This led to the suspension of most of the civil rights for more than two years. The Emergency serves as a stark reminder of the need for constant vigilance to safeguard civil liberties and fundamental rights.