2 years ago

An enforced silence cannot solve India’s problems

The people of India have learnt that when it comes to understanding today’s situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s actions speak far louder than his words. An attack on institutions Over the past months, we have witnessed the Prime Minister and his government systematically dismantling all three pillars of India’s democracy — the legislature, the executive and the judiciary, with their actions demonstrating a deep-rooted disdain for democracy and democratic accountability. The Narendra Modi government’s misuse of the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate is well known, with over 95% of political cases filed only against the Opposition parties — and cases against those who join the Bharatiya Janata Party miraculously evaporating. The Prime Minister makes grandiose statements about truth and justice even as allegations of financial fraud against the Prime Minister’s chosen businessman are ignored, Interpol withdraws a notice against the fugitive, Mehul Choksi, and the convicted rapists of Bilkis Bano are set free and go on to share a stage with BJP leaders.

The Hindu

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