Memories of Emergency need to be kept alive so that nobody ever dares to impose dictatorship: Amit Shah
'Today, we are gathered here to remember a dark chapter in the post-Independence history of India. We must keep the memories of the Emergency alive so that it is never repeated, and so that the youth of the nation grow up in a culture that resists such tendencies,' Shah said.
As part of the event, Shah released a book titled The Emergency Diaries: Years That Forged a Leader. The book draws on first-person accounts from individuals who worked closely with a young Narendra Modi during the Emergency, alongside archival material. It offers a new perspective on the formative years of the Prime Minister, illustrating his early commitment to democratic ideals.
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