CONSENT AND DISSENT

A MAJORITY ARE IN FAVOUR OF A UNIFORM CIVIL CODE, A TWO-CHILD POLICY, AMENDING FARM LAWS AND REGULATING SOCIAL MEDIA, BUT THERE ARE MANY WHO ARE SCARED TO PROTEST AND OPINION OVER WHETHER DEMOCRACY IS IN DANGER OR NOT REMAINS DIVIDED

- AMARNATH K. MENON

Concerns among Indian citizens about their rights, privacy, and personal privileges run deeper now than earlier. Apprehensions about democracy in India are growing. The latest Mood of the Nation (MOTN) survey shows that 45 per cent of respondents believe democracy is in danger—a 3 percentage point rise since the MOTN poll in January 2021. A little over half of those surveyed (51 per cent) feel people are scared to protest or offer views publicly, which reflects a disturbing trend.