BJP President Nitin Nabin Condoles Death of Naresh Chahal and Backs Samvidhan Hatya Diwas
Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin offered his deep condolences to the family of late Naresh Chaudhary Chahal on Thursday. Nabin also strongly defended the central government’s decision to designate June 25 as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ to remember the Emergency.
Key Highlights
- BJP National President Nitin Nabin paid a personal condolence visit to the grieving Chahal family.
- Naresh Chaudhary Chahal passed away at 62 following a heart attack in Vrindavan on June 18.
- Nabin strongly endorsed observing June 25 as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ to honor democratic history.
- The BJP chief criticized the 1975 Emergency as an attempt to preserve personal power over national interest.
Bharatiya Janata Party National President Nitin Nabin expressed his deep condolences on Thursday regarding the passing of Naresh Chaudhary Chahal. The deceased was the father of Rohit Chahal, who serves as the National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha.
The deceased was also the older brother of Kuljeet Singh Chahal, the Vice Chairperson of the New Delhi Municipal Council. Nabin visited the residence of Naresh Chaudhary Chahal to personally extend his sympathies to the grieving family members.
While paying his respects to the departed soul, Nabin highlighted that Naresh Chaudhary Chahal built a unique identity within society through his simple lifestyle and significant contributions. He stated that the loss is deeply felt across the entire BJP organization.
Naresh Chaudhary Chahal suffered a fatal heart attack in Vrindavan at the age of 62 on June 18. His final funeral rites were subsequently conducted at the Nigam Bodh Ghat located in Delhi on June 19.
Earlier during the day, Nabin remarked that systematic efforts had been made for multiple decades to erase the dark era of the Emergency from the historical memory of the country.
He asserted that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, historical justice has been achieved through the official decision to mark June 25 annually as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’.
Utilizing the social media platform X with the specific hashtag #SamvidhanHatyaDiwas, Nabin stated that this annual observance serves as a vital reminder of the Emergency events and strengthens national dedication to protecting democratic foundations.
He noted that on June 12, 1975, the Allahabad High Court legally invalidated the election of the incumbent Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. He argued that after this ruling, the ruling regime prioritized maintaining personal authority over the broader interests of the nation.
Nabin stated that to protect the political position of a single individual, the liberties of the entire populace were compromised. He added that this action attempted to destroy the constitutional framework and democratic tenets established by Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
Furthermore, Nabin stated that numerous political figures and civil rights activists who stood up to defend Indian democracy faced immediate arrest during this authoritarian period.
He concluded by noting that a massive number of democratic leaders and activists were jailed. He stated that thousands of ‘Democracy Warriors’, including prominent figures like Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and L.K. Advani, were incarcerated.
History of Samvidhan Hatya Diwas
The observance of Samvidhan Hatya Diwas on June 25 commemorates the anniversary of the 1975 Emergency declaration by the Indira Gandhi administration. The 21-month period remains one of the most controversial chapters in post-independence Indian history, marked by the suspension of fundamental rights, strict press censorship, and the imprisonment of opposition political figures who challenged the ruling government.
FAQs
Who was Naresh Chaudhary Chahal?
Naresh Chaudhary Chahal was a respected societal figure who passed away at age 62 on June 18, 2026. He was the father of BJYM National General Secretary Rohit Chahal and the elder brother of NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal.
Why is June 25 observed as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas?
June 25 is designated as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas to honor the memory of those who fought against the 1975 Emergency. The day serves to remind citizens of the defense of constitutional values and democratic principles in India.
Which historical leaders were mentioned by Nitin Nabin regarding the Emergency?
Nitin Nabin highlighted several prominent ‘Democracy Warriors’ who were imprisoned during the Emergency era, including Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and veteran leader L.K. Advani.
