Even dissent has a religion here
"Dissent is what rescues democracy from a quiet death behind closed doors." - Lewis L Lapham. Dissent in a democracy is essential, and there are no two ways about it. The Indian state has presented itself to the world as the largest democracy in the world, but Indians know the truth. And the truth is quite different. The constitution of India guarantees its citizens the right to dissent under Article 19 via three vehicles. The right to freedom of speech and expression, freedom to assemble peacefully and without arms, and freedom to form associations or unions. But, the Indian citizen knows, it is not so simple. Although governments have never been welcoming to criticism, the environment of dissent and protest has worsened under the UPA government. The right-wing coalition government led by BJP has wrongfully used the Unlawful activities prevention act (UAPA) to silence thousands of dissenting voices. A total of 5,128 cases were registered under UAPA in India from 2015 to 20...