Lok Sabha Question No. 2359 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-04
Subject: Observance of Samvidhan Hatya Diwas
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Jugal Kishore, Shri Dulu Mahato, Shri Dilip Saikia, Shri Godam Nagesh, Ms Kangna Ranaut, Shri Bhojraj Nag, Shri Lumbaram Choudhary, Dr. Manna Lal Rawat, Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan, Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Shri Alok Sharma, Smt. Kamlesh Jangde, Shri Praveen Patel

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2359 TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.08.2025

Observance of Samvidhan Hatya Diwas

2359. Shri Dulu Mahato:

Shri Jugal Kishore:

Dr. Manna Lal Rawat:

Shri Bhojraj Nag:

Shri Alok Sharma:

Smt. Kamlesh Jangde:

Ms Kangna Ranaut:

Shri Godam Nagesh:

Shri Dilip Saikia:

Shri Praveen Patel:

Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi:

Shri Ravindra Shukla Alias Ravi Kishan:

Shri Lumbaram Choudhary:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) the manner in which the Government proposes to coordinate with State Governments and  Union  Territories  Administration  for  the  year-long  observance  of  Samvidhan Hatya Diwas;
- (b) the anticipated reach and impact of the initiative and any pre-identified metrics for gauging public engagement;
- (c) the  details  of  the  specific  measures  taken/being  taken  to  raise  public  awareness among  students  and  youth  across  the  country  particularly  in  Chhattisgarh  and district-wise details of Madhya Pradesh; and
- (d) whether the Government proposes to provide pension to all the political workers who were jailed under the Maintenance of Internal Security (MISA) Act, 1971?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) Government of India, through the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Home Affairs, formally notified that 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' would be observed annually on June 25 to mark the imposition of Emergency in 1975. On the occasion of 50 th anniversary, Government

is  commemorating Samvidhan Hatya Diwas for the period from  25.06.2024 to 25.06.2026 with various programmes across the country. Necessary directives in this regard have already been issued to all States and Union Territories for organising two year-long commemorative activities. The Ministry of Culture also oversaw the launch of major thematic exhibitions and ensured  activities  such  as  public  rallies  and  educational  seminars  were  held  at  50  key locations in each State and UT.

(b) This  is  a  national  commemoration  with  special  focus  on  education  and  public engagement. Metrics include:

-  Number  of  events conducted in educational institutions nationwide, including universities, colleges, and schools.
-  Participation rates, with mandated documentation via attendance records, photographs, and event reports.
-  Visibility/publicity through mass rallies, media coverage, and a series of competitive events such as essay contests, debates, and street plays aimed at students and youth.

Institutions were mandated to organise programmes at various levels ensuring public participation and raise public awareness regarding the imposition of emergency.

(c) Specific  measures  have  been  taken  to  raise  awareness  among  students  and  youth across the country which include:

-  Organising of essay writing, poster-making, slogan contests, quizzes, street plays, and film screenings centered on constitutional values.
-  Seminars involving jurists, legal experts, and persons who experienced the Emergency.
-  Mass awareness marches with active student participation and faculty involvement.
-  Special attention to the Preamble and features of the Constitution in panel discussions.

All  States  and  Union Territories  (UTs) including  Chhattisgarh  and  Madhya  Pradesh have been instructed to undertake two  yearlong observance activities related to Samvidhan Hatya Diwas. Accordingly, a big event was held at Madhya Pradesh and a VIP event was held at Chhatisgarh.

(d) No Sir.

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