Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated on Wednesday that India's democracy has endured owing to the resistance of the populace against the declaration of the Emergency, during which citizens' fundamental rights were suspended.

He characterised the Emergency as a sombre chapter when the Constitution, democratic principles, and numerous institutions were violated, emphasising that it must never be forgotten, as per news agency PTI. 

"The morale of political activists who were incarcerated remained high, and they exerted relentless effort to safeguard democracy within the nation. They opposed the declaration of the Emergency and the suspension of citizens' fundamental rights," CM Fadnavis remarked, reported news agency PTI.