Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) detenues played a very crucial role in the restoration of democracy across the country after Emergency. These activists of democracy suffered and sacrificed a lot for it. 'Sankalp Diwas' is being observed all over the country today as a day of remembrance of atrocities, said Chief Minister Raman Singh.
He was addressing Regional Family Conference and Felicitation ceremony of 'loktantra Senani Sangh' in the capital city, Raipur on Tuesday.
Singh said that the demands of 'Fighters of democracy' will be considered sympathetically and commendation certificates will be presented to them soon. The family members of jawans who became victims of left-Wing Extremists (lWE) and victims of Emergency excesses were felicitated with coconut, shawl and memento.
He said that MISA detenues had suffered a lot-mentally and physically-during the dark days of Emergency. He appreciated the sacrifices of the jailed and family members. Former Assembly Speaker Dharamlal Kaushik threw light on the dark days during emergency period.
One war has been fought for the liberation of Motherland and the other struggle was for 'Restoration of Democracy'.
Former Union Minister Satynarayan Jatia said that entire nation had been converted into 'Open Jail' and efforts made to 'Kill Democracy'. Citizens’ rights had been abrogated.
Press Censorship was promulgated. The programme had been organised to create awareness regarding Emergency among the masses. 'loktantra Senani Sangh' National Vice-President Sachidanad Upasne welcomed the gathering.