Silencing dissent

What is it about certain high-class, educated people in India who silence the voices of people who hold different views than theirs? When it comes to politics, specific communities and sections of people feel uncomfortable discussing the truth and facing reality. This is the sad situation of older people who want to be politically correct at all times.

With social media like twitter/X, politics has taken a different route. Trolls like to keep engagement active by making memes of every kind of situation. What is unhealthy is when people start attacking others in a personal way or commenting on one’s appearance or conditions beyond their control.

However, censorship is not always the answer. Discussing politics is important because people have to speak out about what is happening, either to raise awareness or to offer alternative solutions to issues.

Protests and free speech are part of our constitution. Take one out, and we will have a problematic world to deal with.

In the same way, if you are a citizen of India, you have every right and duty to vote in the elections. Being silent and not voting must be the most lazy response. If you care, show it in your actions. Otherwise, what right does one have to complain?

Regarding people who renounced their Indian citizenship to become Americans or British, I believe they should not complain endlessly about Indian politics or government sitting on some cool Miami beach. Get your Indian citizenship back and be active towards building the nation instead of running away to your newly immigrated country.

Essentially, if you are a straightforward citizen, very few people can handle your level of honesty. Rest will either run away or silence your opinion.

I am here to say that silence is not an option in democracy. Speak out or perish.