BJP chief Nitin Nabin condoles Naresh Chaudhary Chahal's death at 62
Synopsis
BJP National President Nitin Nabin's 25 June was defined by two distinct acts: a personal condolence visit to the family of Naresh Chaudhary Chahal — a 62-year-old party figure who died of a heart attack in Vrindavan — and a pointed public statement marking Samvidhan Hatya Diwas, invoking the 1975 Emergency to reinforce the BJP's democratic credentials.
Key Takeaways
BJP National President Nitin Nabin visited the family of the late Naresh Chaudhary Chahal on 25 June to offer condolences.
Chahal, aged 62 , died of a heart attack in Vrindavan on 18 June ; last rites were held at Nigam Bodh Ghat, Delhi on 19 June .
He was the father of BJYM National General Secretary Rohit Chahal and elder brother of NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal .
Nabin also posted on X marking Samvidhan Hatya Diwas , recalling the 1975 Emergency and the jailing of leaders including Jayaprakash Narayan , Atal Bihari Vajpayee , and L.K.
The observance was institutionalised under Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a counterpoint to the Congress's Emergency legacy.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Thursday, 25 June visited the residence of the late Naresh Chaudhary Chahal to offer condolences to his bereaved family. Chahal, who passed away following a heart attack in Vrindavan on 18 June at the age of 62, was the father of Rohit Chahal, National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), and the elder brother of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal.
Nabin Pays Personal Tribute
Paying homage to the departed, Nabin said Naresh Chaudhary Chahal had carved out a distinct standing in society through his simplicity and meaningful contributions. 'His demise is a deep loss to the BJP family,' he said. The late Chahal's last rites were performed at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi on 19 June.
Samvidhan Hatya Diwas Remarks
Earlier on the same day, Nabin also addressed the significance of 25 June being observed as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' — a decision taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mark the anniversary of the Emergency declared in 1975. Nabin posted on social media platform X with the hashtag #SamvidhanHatyaDiwas, calling the observance a reminder of the democratic values the country is committed to protecting.
'On 12 June 1975, the Allahabad High Court declared the election of then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi null and void. Following this, priority was given to retaining power rather than the national interest. To save the position of one individual, the freedom of the entire nation was held hostage, and an attempt was made to crush the constitutional values and democratic principles established by Babasaheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar,' Nabin said.
Emergency and the 'Democracy Warriors'
Nabin further claimed that a large number of leaders and activists who raised their voices in defence of democracy were arrested during the Emergency period. 'Thousands of Democracy Warriors, including Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and L.K. Advani, were thrown into prison,' he said. The BJP has consistently used the Emergency anniversary to draw a contrast between its governance record and that of the Indian National Congress (Congress).
Context and Significance
The dual nature of Nabin's engagements on 25 June — a personal condolence visit and a politically charged public statement — underscores the BJP's effort to maintain both organisational cohesion and ideological messaging simultaneously. The 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' observance, now institutionalised under the Modi government, marks the 50th anniversary of the Emergency's imposition and is expected to feature prominently in BJP's political calendar going forward.
Point of View
However, is the more politically calculated move: by institutionalising the Emergency anniversary, the BJP keeps a 50-year-old wound fresh ahead of electoral cycles, framing itself as the permanent guardian of constitutional democracy. What mainstream coverage often misses is that this dual messaging — personal grief and political history — is a deliberate template Nabin is deploying to consolidate his own authority as the newly elevated party president.
NationPress
25 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Naresh Chaudhary Chahal?
Naresh Chaudhary Chahal was a BJP-associated figure who died of a heart attack in Vrindavan on 18 June at the age of 62. He was the father of Rohit Chahal, National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, and the elder brother of NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal.
Why did BJP chief Nitin Nabin visit the Chahal family?
Nabin visited the residence of the late Naresh Chaudhary Chahal on 25 June to personally offer condolences to the bereaved family. He described Chahal's passing as 'a deep loss to the BJP family.'
What is Samvidhan Hatya Diwas and why is it observed on 25 June?
Samvidhan Hatya Diwas is observed on 25 June to mark the anniversary of the Emergency declared in 1975 by then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, which the BJP characterises as an assault on India's constitutional values. The observance was formalised under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
What did Nitin Nabin say about the 1975 Emergency?
Nabin stated that on 12 June 1975, the Allahabad High Court declared Indira Gandhi's election null and void, after which, he claimed, retaining power was prioritised over national interest. He said thousands of 'Democracy Warriors' — including Jayaprakash Narayan, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and L.K. Advani — were imprisoned during the Emergency.
Where were Naresh Chaudhary Chahal's last rites performed?
His last rites were performed at Nigam Bodh Ghat in Delhi on 19 June, a day after his death in Vrindavan on 18 June.
