Singh recalled the events of the Emergency imposed on June 25, 1975, calling it a black chapter in India’s democratic history, and compared the present situation in Jharkhand as even more dangerous.
The chief minister was addressing the state-level conference and felicitation ceremony of democracy fighters at the CM House in Bhopal.
Bhajan Lal Sharma calls up his Uttarakhand counterpart Dhami to seek first-hand briefing.
Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson Sonal Shanti accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of repeatedly undermining constitutional and democratic values over the past 11 years. He said the BJP continues to use the Congress as a scapegoat to conceal its own “dark truths.”
Following the searches, nine accused have been arrested, including middlemen, agents, aggregators, account holders, and bank correspondents for their alleged involvement in the operation and facilitation of opening of mule bank accounts.
Over two weeks, more than 12,000 awareness programmes were organised across districts, with direct participation from over 22 lakh children in nearly 3,000 schools.
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed all the Deputy Commissioners of the state to stay alert and ensure 24x7 availability for the public to deal with the unfolding situation efficiently, keeping in view the adverse weather conditions.
While reviewing the situation of the state with district administrations virtually from Shimla on Thursday, he asked all the Deputy Commissioners to conduct relief and rehabilitation operations for affected individuals on war footing.
Presiding over the felicitation ceremony, PPA Chairman PL Haranadh presented cash awards to 88 outstanding individuals for excelling in the All India Major Port Competitions held in 2024-25.
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the state government would introduce a dedicated chapter on drug abuse awareness in the school curriculum.
