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Calcutta HC says no PM Modi and prominent BJP leaders observe ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ (Constitution Murder Day) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday led the nation in observing ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ (Constitution Murder Day) to mark the 51st anniversary of the Emergency, paying homage to those who defended democratic values during what he called “one of the darkest chapters in India’s history.”In a statement, PM Modi said the Emergency was a “direct assault on our Constitution” that witnessed the suspension of civil liberties, curbs on freedom of expression, arrests of political leaders and journalists, and an assault on democratic institutions.”At the same time, it also revealed the extraordinary courage of countless citizens who refused to remain silent and upheld the ideals enshrined in our Constitution,” PM Modi said.”For all of us, our Constitution is an embodiment of the aspirations, rights and duties of 140 crore Indians. We reaffirm our collective commitment to safeguarding constitutional values. Guided by the spirit of our Constitution, we will build an India that remains ever committed to justice, liberty, equality and fraternity,” he added.The Prime Minister said the day reminds us of the dark era when democracy was “brutally crushed” and inspires us to always remain committed to protecting democracy, the Constitution and citizens’ rights. “My respectful salutations to all the luminaries who opposed the Emergency,” he said.Rajnath Singh: ‘Darkest chapter’Defence Minister Rajnath Singh termed the Emergency as the “darkest chapter” in India’s democratic history. He said the Emergency saw the suspension of fundamental rights, the crushing of press freedom, and the arrest of thousands of political workers, activists and journalists without reason.Singh said the Emergency, imposed on June 25, 1975, saw the suspension of fundamental rights, the crushing of press freedom, and the arrest of thousands of political workers, activists and journalists without reason. He paid tribute to those who resisted authoritarian rule and fought to restore democracy.”Today, on ‘Constitution Murder Day,’ I pay tribute to all those democracy warriors who endured torture and dedicated themselves to the restoration of democracy. Their sacrifice continues to inspire us,” Singh said in a statement.Yogi Adityanath leads tributesAs part of the nationwide observance, the BJP organised programmes across Bihar, Haryana and other states to highlight what it described as the impact of the Emergency on democratic institutions and civil liberties .Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in a post on X, called June 25, 1975, a “dark chapter” when an attempt was made to crush the constitutional spirit of the country. “The darkness of the Emergency, imposed by the Congress Party in its arrogance of power, deeply hurt freedom of speech and civil liberties. My heartfelt tribute to all those great democratic fighters who endured severe torture during that difficult period and fought to protect democracy,” Adityanath said.The Ministry of Home Affairs had issued a notification on July 12, 2024, declaring June 25 as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’ to commemorate the struggles of those who opposed the abuse of power during the Emergency era.The government has been observing the day since 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, with events at Raj Bhavans and other institutions to reaffirm the nation’s commitment to constitutional values.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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Find out all about process, documents and benefits Some of the sounds of Ajmer are age-old. Like the cry of the azaan at the dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Or the bells of Mayo College, ringing through corridors trod by the sons of the well-known and well-heeled. A third, perhaps less perceptible now, is provided by the sirens at Ajmer Railway Workshop, which quietly chugs into its 150th year in Aug, mostly without remark but still bearing a precious part of the city’s identity.If the dargah brings seekers of the 13th century Sufi mystic’s grace from near and far — as it drew Mughal Emperor Akbar over four centuries back — and the school imparts an aristocratic gloss to the city, it is the railway workshop that gave Ajmer a remarkably cosmopolitan character, still very much evident even if not as palpable as it once was.Melting PotSet up in 1876 — a year after the opening of Mayo Colege — under the Rajputana-Malwa Railway, what began as a modest repair facility grew into a key pillar of Indian Railways. It was also the third-oldest railway workshop in undivided India.But its story runs beyond machines and tracks. British and Jewish engineers, Parsi technicians, and workers from present-day UP, Gujarat, Kerala and Maharashtra didn’t just work here — they settled, built homes, and formed communities. Over time, their presence gave Ajmer a distinctly cosmopolitan character, still visible in colonial bungalows, old railway institutes, churches, the Jewish cemetery near Ana Sagar, Parsi fire temples, and markets shaped by trading families like the Agarwals.Some railway colonies still carry fading Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway (BB&CI) markings on their walls. In older neighbourhoods near the workshop, rusted iron gates, century-old rainwater pipes and sloping tiled roofs survive amid newer construction. In many ways, the workshop became the centre around which modern Ajmer grew.The workshop’s arc also mirrors national history: from building India’s first indigenously made steam locomotive in 1895 to becoming a munitions hub during WW-I. During the war years, it produced artillery like 12-pounder guns and thousands of howitzer shells, and built fully equipped armoured trains fitted with machine guns and communication systems for deployment in war zones such as Mesopotamia.But the workshop’s most enduring impact may be social. As the railway network drew people from across India and abroad, Ajmer became one of Rajasthan’s earliest cosmopolitan cities.Enduring SignsBritish and Anglo-Indian communities established clubs, churches and residential colonies that shaped Ajmer’s colonial character. The Railway Institute became a major social centre with ballrooms, and sports and cultural events.The workshop also reshaped Ajmer’s urban landscape: planned colonies, churches, officers’ bungalows and institutional campuses grew around the railway zone, leaving a colonial imprint that still survives in parts of the city.Ajmer railway workshopBengalis arrived largely as teachers, clerks and railway officials. Institutions like Mayo College attracted Bengali educators who contributed to literature, theatre and music in the city. Gujarati traders expanded businesses in textiles, grain trade and transport, while Agarwal businessmen became deeply linked with Ajmer’s commercial economy.Prashant Patel, a fourth-generation Gujarati tobacco businessman, recalled stories of his great-grandfather, who moved from Gujarat to Ajmer for business after the railways arrived. “Ajmer embraced us like its own. Not only have we preserved our cultural practices, but Gujarati continues to be widely spoken in Ajmer’s trading communities,” said Patel.Sister Pearl, principal of Sophia College, said the railways also helped seed institutions such as Mayo College, Sophia College, St. Anselm’s School and several convent schools, laying the foundation for the city’s educational culture. “Even the railways opened a school for British children and others. The attendance sheets are still preserved, and many people who spent their childhood here continue to visit the place,” she said.Parsis played an important role in the workshop’s technical development, arriving as engineers, technicians and supervisors. Their mechanical expertise made them indispensable in the early decades of railway expansion. Hosi Dorabshah, 78, living in Mount Abu, represents the fourth generation of his family to serve in railways. “My great-grandfather came to Ajmer from Gujarat and served in the railways. I also retired as a guard,” he said.Calling himself part of the “last generation” of Parsis in railway service, Dorabshah said there are now around 28 Parsis living in Mount Abu and about 15 in Ajmer — among the last remaining members of the community in the state. “My children have discontinued the tradition of joining the railways, and I expect that the younger generation will eventually move to Mumbai or Gujarat,” said Dorabshah.Many old Parsi and AngloIndian homes now stand locked or have been sold as younger generations migrate to Mumbai, Pune and abroad. Some railway quarters that once housed large Parsi families are now occupied by elderly couples or caretakers.Ajmer’s small Jewish community also arrived in the railway era. Nearly 300-400 Jews once lived in the city, many linked to railways. Today, the Jewish cemetery near Ana Sagar remains among the few visible traces of Rajasthan’s Jewish heritage.The workshop has continued evolving with railway technology. From nearly 15,000 at its early-20th-century peak, the workforce now stands at around 4,500 due to modernisation, and restructuring. Today, it maintains modern coaches and locomotive stock, freight wagons and premium trains, including Palace on Wheels and Vande Bharat.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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In the early 1970s, public dissatisfaction with the government led by Indira Gandhi was growing. Rising unemployment, inflation, and allegations of misgovernance led to widespread protests,” the textbook section reads.The chapter further notes, “In June 1975, a National Emergency was imposed by the government on the grounds of internal disturbance. During this period, a majority of Fundamental Rights were suspended, the press was censored, and numerous political leaders and activists were arrested. Democratic institutions came under severe strain, and citizens’ freedom was restricted.”The textbook also highlighted the role of Jayaprakash Narayan in mobilising opposition to the Emergency.It notes that mass movements led by Jayaprakash Narayan, popularly known as ‘lok nayak’, mobilised students and citizens, particularly in Bihar and Gujarat. It adds that after the Emergency was lifted in 1977 and general elections were held, “the defeat of the ruling government demonstrated the strength of Indian democracy and highlighted the importance of Democracy.”The section forms part of a broader discussion on challenges facing democratic systems. Alongside the Emergency, the chapter identifies fake news, misinformation, damaging public property, violation of public rules, poverty, regionalism, social discrimination and gender inequality as challenges to democratic practice.The revised textbook also features a new section, ‘Democracy and You’, introduced for the first time to help students relate classroom lessons to their responsibilities as citizens and active participants in democratic processes.Beyond the Emergency, the book places emphasis on India’s democratic traditions, institutions and citizen participation. It includes a section describing the media as the ‘fourth pillar of democracy’ and highlights its role in amplifying public concerns and safeguarding democratic values.The Emergency period between June 1975 and March 1977 saw the suspension of fundamental rights, increased preventive detentions, restrictions on the media and constitutional amendments that altered institutional powers. A large-scale sterilisation programme was implemented during the period. Following the withdrawal of the Emergency, an inquiry was established and legal provisions were amended to regulate the future use of Emergency powers.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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He was earlier arrested by the NIA for allegedly being one of the key members of an international drug syndicate, which had origins in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and used his shell entities “in the import of narcotics and further facilitated its transport to Delhi-based Afghan nationals involved in purification and distribution of heroin in many states, including Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, UP, etc”. Talwar was recently released on bail by Gujarat HC.On Aug 13, 2021, DRI had detained two containers at Mundra port and found they had come from Kandahar in Afghanistan via Bandar Abbas port in Iran. “The containers were declared to contain semi-processed talc stones. Examination led to the seizure of 2,988 kg of heroin from the two containers,” a statement said. Follow-up searches led to the recovery of 16 kg of heroin from a godown in Delhi, 10 kg powder suspected to be cocaine and 11 kg of suspected heroin from a house in Noida.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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One has more people, the other more countries Mann NEW DELHI: BJP on Wednesday demanded an FIR against Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and some state govt officials under the state’s newly enacted anti-sacrilege law as it showed purported visuals and text messages involving the accused, including cops, in the case of fabrication of a forensic report to reject a video allegedly showing Mann defiling Sikh gurus as fake.BJP likened the AAP govt in the state to the Mughals for belittling the sentiments of Sikhs. The party has seized on the edict of Akal Takht, the highest authority in Sikhism, against Mann to sharpen its attack on Punjab govt ahead of the assembly election in the state early next year.The Akal Takht had dubbed the video authentic after getting its own forensic reports and called the CM “guru dokhi” (anti-guru) and “Khalsa panth virodhi” (anti-Khalsa panth). Delhi govt minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said Punjab police officers and persons linked with a private laboratory had colluded to produce a report declaring the video fake in what was an attempt to undermine the authority of Akal Takht. The BJP neta said inquiries pointed to the involvement of Ludhiana commissioner Swapan Sharma and SP Jashandeep Singh in the episode. Sirsa said as the investigation progressed, it emerged “Mann’s blue-eyed boy, Sharma, and SP Jashandeep Singh, through a person named Jaspreet Singh in Haryana, arranged a meeting at a hotel in Gurugram with a forensic laboratory”.“Money (Rs 10 lakh) was exchanged during the meeting, and the video was heavily edited to make it appear as if Mann was not present in it and the video was fake.”Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTMC MP Mahua Moitra Clarifies After Praise For Suvendu Adhikari Sparks Political Buzz In BengalBengaluru Metro Breakdown Triggers Commuter Chaos As Stranded Passengers Climb Lorries”They Saved Their Goods And Left Us To Die”: Survivor’s Explosive Claims Rock Aliganj Fire ProbeMumbai Local Train Horror: 22-Year-Old Stabbed To Death After Door Dispute, Accused On The RunKolkata Warehouse Roof Collapse: 3 Dead, Several Injured, Rescue Ops UnderwayPM Modi Invited To Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral? Tehran Plans Massive Funeral For KhameneiLucknow Fire Horror: Demolition Order Revoked A Decade Ago, Illegal Building Claimed 15 LivesBJP Seeks Bhagwant Mann’s Arrest | Forensic Expert Alleges ₹10 Lakh Bribe To Fake Viral Video ReportIAF Set to Receive 1st Made-in-India C295 in September — Here’s What the Milestone Means’Papa, Save Me’: 10-Year-Old Abducted, Raped And Killed In Delhi; Chilling Details Emerge123PhotostoriesFrom Priyanka Chopra’s Rolex era to Katrina Kaif’s Rado reign: Bollywood’s most iconic watch ambassadorsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: From mimicking Charlie Chaplin, having no work for 7-8 years to working with Dilip Joshi, SRK-Salman; Sharad Sankla aka Abdul gets candid about lifeNot just Usha Vance: 5 women in power who turned grey hair into a symbol of confidenceWeekend K-drama releases: From ‘Notes from the Last Row’ to ‘Agent Kim Reactivated’UK heatwave intensifies: UKHSA approved tips to keep your home coolAngiography and Angioplasty are not the same: Here’s what every heart patient should knowWarren Buffett’s unusual love life: The billionaire who stayed married while living with another womanRinging in your ears after a day in the sun? 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CartelBros’ use of the mark could potentially benefit from the goodwill established by the old brand and dilute its distinct identity, HC observed. Noting that Devans is entitled to protection and an ad interim injunction is necessary, HC restrained the defendants from using “Godfather” or similar variations for their whisky products for their products during the ongoing proceedings. tnnGet the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTMC MP Mahua Moitra Clarifies After Praise For Suvendu Adhikari Sparks Political Buzz In BengalBengaluru Metro Breakdown Triggers Commuter Chaos As Stranded Passengers Climb Lorries”They Saved Their Goods And Left Us To Die”: Survivor’s Explosive Claims Rock Aliganj Fire ProbeMumbai Local Train Horror: 22-Year-Old Stabbed To Death After Door Dispute, Accused On The RunKolkata Warehouse Roof Collapse: 3 Dead, Several Injured, Rescue Ops UnderwayPM Modi Invited To Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral? Tehran Plans Massive Funeral For KhameneiLucknow Fire Horror: Demolition Order Revoked A Decade Ago, Illegal Building Claimed 15 LivesBJP Seeks Bhagwant Mann’s Arrest | Forensic Expert Alleges ₹10 Lakh Bribe To Fake Viral Video ReportIAF Set to Receive 1st Made-in-India C295 in September — Here’s What the Milestone Means’Papa, Save Me’: 10-Year-Old Abducted, Raped And Killed In Delhi; Chilling Details Emerge123PhotostoriesFrom Priyanka Chopra’s Rolex era to Katrina Kaif’s Rado reign: Bollywood’s most iconic watch ambassadorsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: From mimicking Charlie Chaplin, having no work for 7-8 years to working with Dilip Joshi, SRK-Salman; Sharad Sankla aka Abdul gets candid about lifeNot just Usha Vance: 5 women in power who turned grey hair into a symbol of confidenceWeekend K-drama releases: From ‘Notes from the Last Row’ to ‘Agent Kim Reactivated’UK heatwave intensifies: UKHSA approved tips to keep your home coolAngiography and Angioplasty are not the same: Here’s what every heart patient should knowWarren Buffett’s unusual love life: The billionaire who stayed married while living with another womanRinging in your ears after a day in the sun? Doctor explains the surprising heatwave-tinnitus connection10 beautiful baby girl names inspired by ancient goddesses and their powerful meanings5 Kapoor couples who are setting serious marriage goals123Hot PicksPunjab police admit cardDevina GahlotDonald Trump avenueMumbai rainsCBSE 12th revaluationBihar school timingsSpanish proverbAfghan proverbPortuguese proverbTop TrendingDelhi Rape MurderUS-Iran WarITR filing 2025-26FIFA World Cup 2026England vs Ghana FIFA World Cup ResultICAI CA Inter May resultLucknow coaching fireGold rate todayWho was Ketan AgarwalMumbai rain Mammootty reacts to AMMA controversy: Actor calls issues ‘Small matters’ as Shwetha Menon explains resignation Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? contestant lands life-changing sum after simple World Cup question New Delhi: BJP Wednesday accused Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and his son Priyank, a Karnataka minister, of “land grab” in their home state for ostensible purposes as diverse as setting up of ventures in aerospace and defence and promotion of the Pali language.It is the Congress dispensation in the state that has enriched them through their family trust, BJP alleged, marking an apparent distinction with the charges against Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav’s extended family members allegedly purchasing several chunks of private land since he took office in 2023. It also said, “Public land that was earlier (Karnataka) govt’s and public property was handed over to Mallikarjun Kharge’s private trust.”Stepping up its attack, Congress accused BJP and RSS of patronising corruption, while seeking a SC inquiry into the MP issue. MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari said there are many instances where powerful people in the state have bought land in areas where new roads and highways are to be constructed. Daring the Congress govt in Karnataka to take action against the Kharges, BJP said, “Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyank Kharge have created a new modus operandi of land grab in Karnataka under the name of Siddharth Vihara Trust, which reminds of the Gandhi-Vadra family’s land grab.” The party has dismissed the charges against Mohan Yadav as baseless.BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said, “Valuable lands were given to the trust, whose members also include Congress president’s wife and son-in-law, in Bengaluru, Gulbarga, and Banashankari.” He added, “Did Mallikarjun Kharge use his power and influence? Did Priyank Kharge use his power and influence? Was Karnataka’s five acres of industrial land, worth Rs 100 crore, privately grabbed.” In 2024, Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board allotted five acres of land to the trust for the purpose of undertaking research and development in aerospace and defence sectors even though it has no link with the field, he said.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTMC MP Mahua Moitra Clarifies After Praise For Suvendu Adhikari Sparks Political Buzz In BengalBengaluru Metro Breakdown Triggers Commuter Chaos As Stranded Passengers Climb Lorries”They Saved Their Goods And Left Us To Die”: Survivor’s Explosive Claims Rock Aliganj Fire ProbeMumbai Local Train Horror: 22-Year-Old Stabbed To Death After Door Dispute, Accused On The RunKolkata Warehouse Roof Collapse: 3 Dead, Several Injured, Rescue Ops UnderwayPM Modi Invited To Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral? 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To formalise the crackdown, Shah is scheduled to release the “Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029)”. Shah will also release the NCB annual report for 2025 and inaugurate its newly constructed offices in Jammu and Guwahati. TNNGet the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTMC MP Mahua Moitra Clarifies After Praise For Suvendu Adhikari Sparks Political Buzz In BengalBengaluru Metro Breakdown Triggers Commuter Chaos As Stranded Passengers Climb Lorries”They Saved Their Goods And Left Us To Die”: Survivor’s Explosive Claims Rock Aliganj Fire ProbeMumbai Local Train Horror: 22-Year-Old Stabbed To Death After Door Dispute, Accused On The RunKolkata Warehouse Roof Collapse: 3 Dead, Several Injured, Rescue Ops UnderwayPM Modi Invited To Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral? 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