Manufactured Outrage: The Erosion of Free Speech in Indian Democracy

The recent controversy surrounding the Malayalam film L2: Empuraan has once again highlighted the fragile state of free speech in India. The backlash against alleged references to the 2002 Gujarat riots in the Mohanlal-starrer follows a familiar pattern—intolerance to criticism, suppression of artistic expression, and political pressure leading to self-censorship. Facing fierce opposition from BJP … Read more