This is the perfect example of how the democratic nation should *not* behave. It is more shameful because it happened in the world's biggest democracy - India. I was taught in the school that in a democratic nation you get a freedom of speech.
Background:
There was a "shutdown" announced in Mumbai for one day after the death of Shri Balasaheb Thackeray. A girl expressed her opinion on the shutdown. She was arrested based on the FIR lodged by the same party member. Moreover, her friend was also arrested for "like"ing that post. Before arrest a clinic of an uncle of the girl was also ransacked.
I deeply admire Balasaheb for his personality, sensitivity and of course sharp fearless remarks. I think he also might not have liked this kind of arrest where freedom of citizens is at risk. What amuses me more is when an FIR is lodged, without investigation a young girl was spontaneously arrested. Though later released on bail it is questionable that was it necessary and more importantly legal to arrest someone like this? Even more miserable is the friend who was arrested, because she just "liked" the post.
Now the government of Maharashtra is facing strong remarks from across the nation. Justice Katju was nice to write personally a series of emails to chief minister of the state to release them immediately, dismiss the charges and take actions against those who were involved. I admire you sir that you work out of your way to uphold the values of democracy and freedom of the people.
In the hope to have a better and safe future "Satyamev Jayate"!
Background:
There was a "shutdown" announced in Mumbai for one day after the death of Shri Balasaheb Thackeray. A girl expressed her opinion on the shutdown. She was arrested based on the FIR lodged by the same party member. Moreover, her friend was also arrested for "like"ing that post. Before arrest a clinic of an uncle of the girl was also ransacked.
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I deeply admire Balasaheb for his personality, sensitivity and of course sharp fearless remarks. I think he also might not have liked this kind of arrest where freedom of citizens is at risk. What amuses me more is when an FIR is lodged, without investigation a young girl was spontaneously arrested. Though later released on bail it is questionable that was it necessary and more importantly legal to arrest someone like this? Even more miserable is the friend who was arrested, because she just "liked" the post.
Now the government of Maharashtra is facing strong remarks from across the nation. Justice Katju was nice to write personally a series of emails to chief minister of the state to release them immediately, dismiss the charges and take actions against those who were involved. I admire you sir that you work out of your way to uphold the values of democracy and freedom of the people.
In the hope to have a better and safe future "Satyamev Jayate"!
