'Criticise govt, don't denigrate India': Harish Salve on dissent and social media
Senior advocate Harish Salve stated that while criticizing the government is essential for democracy, citizens should avoid denigrating India on social media. He argued that Western nations are resisting India's economic rise due to geopolitical competition.
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The comments reflect ongoing debates regarding the balance between democratic dissent and nationalistic rhetoric in India's political discourse.
NEW DELHI: Senior advocate Harish Salve on Wednesday said criticism aimed at "keep[ing] the government in control" is essential in a democracy, but urged people not to "denigrate India" in today's world of social media.Speaking about the turmoil in the Western world, particularly in Europe, the former solicitor general said that despite its internal challenges, the West remains united in resisting India's rise, which he said it still views as "a third-world country". "Trenchant criticisms within India of the government and its institutions is necessary to keep the government in control. But we should be very careful. Whatever we say, whatever we do in today's world of social media, do not denigrate India as a nation.
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