The Unruly Pulse of Democracy

The political landscape, both globally and in India, frequently presents a paradox: movements born from popular protest often reshape power, yet the very systems they influence later seek to curtail dissent. In India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has undeniably benefited from powerful protest movements. The Ram Janmabhoomi movement, for instance, played a pivotal role in establishing the party’s...