Satire | Going to Jantar Mantar
A satirical column explores the author's hesitation and eventual curiosity regarding a protest at Jantar Mantar. The piece uses humor and personal anecdotes to comment on the political climate and the nature of public dissent.
Why it matters
Satire serves as a cultural lens to examine public perception of political protests and social movements.
Regular readers of this column would know me as a strong believer in democracy and dissent. They would also know me as a 100-times stronger believer in national interest, in the unity, integrity and sovereignty of India, and most important of all, in the sanctity of public order. So, I had no intention whatsoever of being anywhere within a 10-mile radius of the foreign-funded protest unfolding at Jantar Mantar.
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