BJP Kerala chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar says protests are democratic, but violence and anarchy are not
BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar stated that while peaceful protest is a democratic right, violence and anarchy are unacceptable. His comments followed the detention of several opposition leaders who staged a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence demanding government accountability.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tensions in India regarding student protests and the government's handling of opposition dissent in high-security zones.
BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said peaceful protests are “a democratic right”, but maintained that violence, anarchy and lawlessness have no place in a democracy.
In a post on X, Mr. Chandrasekhar said, “Protests are a part of democracy and is a right of every citizen. Agreed.” He added, “Violent protests are not democracy. Anarchy is not democracy. Lawlessness is not democracy.”
Protests are a part of Democracy and is a right of every citizen. Agreed. Also Violent Protests are not Democracy. Anarchy is not Democracy. Lawlessness is not Democracy. Also in a Democracy It is the right and expectation of every citizen that Law holds lawbreakers… https://t.co/agJ3GvNdJM
Stressing the rule of law, the BJP leader said, “It is the right and expectation of every citizen that Law holds lawbreakers accountable; that law prevails over anarchy.”
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