In Search of Democracy - The Assam Tribune (19 April 2019)

In the article, the author discusses the state of democracy in India, specifically pointing out issues with the values that underlie it. The author argues that despite having a democratic system in place for many years, there is a deficit of democratic values in the country, possibly due to its history of colonisation. The author also discusses the importance of freedom of speech in democracy, but notes that it has been abused and used to spread hate speech and promote civil disobedience in India. The author asserts that the unconscious use of speech has had negative impacts on personal relationships and society as a whole. Finally, the author calls for a return to the values of respect and compassion in speech, as exemplified in ancient Indian texts.