More Protests: This time the target is the CEC!

Some view the protests, led by various political parties, NGOs and student associations affiliated with the Left Wing, as a Western-sponsored attempt at regime change. Others point to the genuine nature of the demands made by the protestors against Gyanesh Kumar, Chief Election Commissioner of India. The challenge lies in distinguishing political mobilisation from legitimate public grievances—and in examining the evidence before drawing conclusions about either.

At the heart of the impasse lies the government’s response. Fundamental to this situation is the approach of the government…