‘Sri Lanka, Bangladesh happen when protests are not allowed’: Sonam Wangchuk
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has criticized the Indian government's restrictions on public protests, citing the recent political upheavals in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh as cautionary tales. He argues that allowing peaceful demonstrations is essential for government accountability.
Why it matters
The comments highlight growing domestic tensions regarding civil liberties and the right to protest in India, drawing parallels to recent regional political instability.
NEW DELHI: Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday described protests as a “great mechanism” for governments to improve their performance, citing the unrest in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh as examples of what could happen when demonstrations are not allowed.“Nations all around the world happily permit protests, and that too right in front of Parliament. In countries like the UK, Norway and Sweden, protests are allowed right in front of Parliament,” the educationist said at an event in Mumbai.“In India, it was far from Parliament.
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