'Jantar Mantar's story not India's story': BJP dismisses anti-CEC protests in Delhi as failure of 'anarchists'
Delhi Police, on Saturday, detained several protesters who gathered near Jantar Mantar to demonstrate, as they did not have permission to hold a protest there.
On a Saturday in October, Delhi witnessed protests where citizens were met with fear rather than support. The government's preparedness for the demonstrations was unprecedented, with barricades, blocked trains and restricted metro entry. This heightened security measures were taken in anticipation of protests, not in response to existing issues.
Such actions have raised questions about whether the government fears its own citizens. The comparison with the film series The Hunger Games is unsettling, as it suggests the government's actions could make dissent appear as a villain, even before it begins.
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