“Libtards”, “feminazis”, “Lutyens elitists”, “antinationals”—tagged and branded, liberal Indians are under unprecedented attack. SAGARIKA GHOSE sounds a call to rise in defence of personal freedom and the true idea of India.
Want to eat beef? Sorry, it’s banned in certain states. Want to see a movie without cuts? Sorry, the Censor Board has cut out what it deems objectionable. Want a free and fair media? Sorry, the government controls licences, advertising and access, and the media is no longer as free as you want. Want to marry a person of your choice? Sorry, you may be committing “love jihad.” Want to walk hand in hand with your loved one on the street? Sorry, the anti-Romeo squads may catch you. Want to wear miniskirts or blue jeans? Sorry, you may be raped. Are you a woman who wants to drink beer in a pub? Sorry, you may be thrashed by morality cops who are convinced you are destroying Indian culture. Are those beating up women being true to Indian culture? Sorry, you’re not allowed to ask that question! Are you a student who believes in the freedom to raise slogans, read and write what you want because intellectual freedom is an imperative in university campuses across the world? Sorry, you may be called an “anti-national” and charged with sedition. Do you believe in a rationalist questioning of all religious orthodoxies? Sorry, you can’t do that because you are liable to being gunned down by armed fanatics.
What should the liberal do against this onslaught?
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