Column | Valid and invalid causes
This satirical column explores the complexities and risks associated with protesting in India, using a reader's inquiry as a springboard. The author ironically advises against criticizing government offices or agencies to avoid legal repercussions.
Why it matters
The piece serves as a commentary on the shrinking space for dissent and the perceived risks of political expression in the current Indian climate.
Dear readers, it will come as no surprise to regular consumers of this column that I routinely receive several hundreds of emails every day from people just like you.
Okay, fine. When I say several hundred, I mean three, and when I say every day, I mean since February. But still, this is nothing to scoff at. Please control your jealousy.
Earlier this week, I received an email from a young reader of this column. “Dear Mr. Vadukut,” she wrote. “I need your urgent, and wise, help with something. There are a few things happening these days in India that I am unhappy about. I have been discussing this with my friends. We are thinking of organising a protest of some kind. But I am not sure if this is a good idea. Can you please help?”
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