


What the hell is happening to our democracy?
I'm honestly angry and disturbed by what's happening in Delhi today.
People came out to protest against the CEC and raise serious concerns about the Election Commission and voter list revisions. Instead of addressing these concerns transparently, we're seeing reports of mass detentions, journalists being detained despite showing press IDs, and police action against people exercising their democratic rights.
There is also police brutality, harassment, molestation and Right-Wing groups attacking protesters while the police crack down on demonstrators. If the police are protecting politically aligned groups while suppressing peaceful protesters, that's a serious abuse of power.
Peaceful protest is not a crime. Questioning the government is not a crime. Journalism is not a crime. Articles 19 and 21 of our Constitution protect fundamental freedoms, including peaceful assembly, freedom of expression, life and personal liberty. These aren't favours granted by the government. They're our rights.
If the government and the Election Commission are confident in the integrity of our electoral process, people deserve transparent answers to legitimate questions about voter list revisions, not intimidation or indiscriminate detention. Demanding accountability is our democratic right.
Democracy isn't just about voting every few years. It's about holding those in power accountable without fearing violence, retaliation or arbitrary detention.
You don't have to agree with every protester to defend their fundamental rights. Today, it might be them, tomorrow, it could be you.
Please don't look away. Speak up, share verified information, support independent journalism and demand accountability for police brutality and unlawful detentions.
Stand up for the right to protest. Stand up for press freedom. Stand up for free and fair elections. Stand up for the Constitution.
When we stay silent as other people's rights are taken away, we make it easier for our own rights to be taken away next.