A Voice Against Anarchy: Why Dissent Must Strengthen, Not Break, Democracy

I am writing a blog after a long time, because I couldn’t hold myself back anymore.

I have been a proud Indian for as long as I can remember, and let me state right away: I will remain a proud Indian as long as I live, and even after that.

I have always admired how our country has faced challenges and emerged successfully, moving inch by inch and step by step towards growth and development. Despite all the shortcomings, failures, and gaps in the system, we have reached a respectable position in the world where our voice is heard.

The credit goes to all the governments from the beginning till today, and most importantly, to the people of India.

I have always tried to understand what the government does, why it does so, and how our system works. I am not saying it has no gaps—on the contrary, it has massive gaps and much scope for improvement.

Let me also put it straight here: I support the current government. However, this does not mean I hate others. I genuinely feel that diverse voices and opinions make our country stronger.

The Rise of Anarchy in the Name of Dissent

In recent years, I have grown concerned about a trend in our country where, under the name of dissent, we are creating anarchy and holding the government ransom to mob rule. The problem is not genuine opposition—there is no harm in saying one dislikes the government or prefers another party in power. What concerns me is the attempt to destabilize the entire system under the garb of dissent, protest, and opposition.

Surprisingly, only one side of dissent is amplified—through paid influencers, foreign media, and certain news outlets that unapologetically express their dislike for the incumbents. Not liking the incumbents is fine, but what worries me is the orchestration of this machinery that frequently sprouts chaos, suggesting the government can be toppled overnight.

Any attempt to control such chaos immediately leads to accusations of “killing democracy,” “killing dissent,” and “attacking liberty.”

With recent events, this has stirred me so deeply that I feel like standing on the road and shouting at people to stop this nonsense.

Empty Protests and Manufactured Leaders

None of these protests have anything to do with the development of the country. None are constructive. They are random demands, ego battles, backed by unlimited resources and funding, daring the government: “Show us what you can do, and we will show you how we can disrupt everything.”

Who is Dipke? Who are these people? Who is CJP? Where did they come from? How strange that someone can fly down from the USA overnight, and suddenly people gather around him without any evidence, proof, or legitimate standing in society.  What struggles have they endured?

And how much are we being influenced by social media, that we are ready to jump on this dissent wagon just because we dislike who sits in power? Aren’t we creating the wrong ideals in this country?

This nation once idolized Raman, Tagore, Patel, Sarabhai, Bhabha, Kalam, Tata, and others who built and inspired. Today, it idolizes elements put on pedestal through social media campaign, and paid influencers. What are their contributions to our society, our country, our lives? Just dissent?

Where did this guy emerge from? And where did CJP emerge from? If an organization names itself “Cockroach Janata Party”—a mockery of everything—are we really proud to call ourselves cockroaches? Just because someone else called us that? And this government did not even call us that. Who are these people who claim to idolize Ambedkar and Gandhi? Really?

Would Gandhi or Ambedkar Approve?

Would Ambedkar approve of dangerous acts where public property is destroyed, stones are pelted, and when the police intervene, they are blamed? Should the police have allowed mobs to march into Parliament? Have we forgotten the Parliament attack? Who would be responsible if something similar happened again? Would the issue still have remained about competitive exams?

Would Gandhi approve of such protests? Let me remind everyone: Gandhi launched a non-violence movement in 1920, and freedom was around the corner. But when he heard of the Chauri Chaura incident, where a mob burned a police station, he halted the movement, saying the people were not ready. Gandhi understood that mob mentality and anarchy destroy the moral foundation of protest.

The parliament walk incident was nothing short of mob anarchy—instigating violence. What will happen if the other side also starts doing the same without regard for law? Wouldn’t everything burn down? Haven’t we experienced enough riots in our lifetime to know better?

Misplaced Priorities

I don’t understand why CJP is being eulogized. Who are they? How is NEET or any competitive exam their issue? They came from some foreign land to instigate chaos, and we are listening to them, following them like herds.

We may not like the current government or the incumbents. But are we going to stoop so low as to follow dangerous elements just to oppose the government? The consequences will be disastrous.

What does CJP know of the NEET struggle?

Education is indeed a problem in India. We don’t have enough seats, competition is infinite, and the quota system complicates matters. In urban areas, a meritorious student may not get a seat, while a quota candidate does. In rural areas, a deserving quota candidate may not get a chance because of discrimination perhaps or some other struggle. There needs to be genuine solution of competitive exams. Some competitive exams are conducted only once in year, some are conducted twice, we also don't have summer and fall batches in our universities like other international universities, since we lack that much teaching strenght as well, and all this needs a systemic change. The anguish is gennuine and its percolation into a protest is also genuine. But where do we draw the line? And how do we engage better for a solution? Is there guiniene solution that someone is handing over to government if they think government is doing wrong? Would just resignations solve problem.

And how can these people hold the government ransom so easily? They say, “If someone doesn’t resign, we will create more ruckus—this is just a trailer.”  What? What if tomorrow I protest against the quota system, demanding pure meritocracy? Who will the government listen to? What if I say no one should get quota or subsidy? How will that turn out? Is all this happening out of genuine concern for education?

Also where did religious opposition came from in this whole protest, some people callously being disrespectful towards deities, some people saying we are going to break everything? How and when did protest turned so radicalised?

When are we going to realise how misplaced some of the priorties of this campaign are. What are Police supposed to do, I understand lathi charge is not right, should they lay their lives as mob turns on them. This is the same police that works day and night, I am not saying Police is all the time right. But these people have to be on duty day and night, they also have families. When its festival they have to control the crowd, whether its Holi, Diwali, Eid. Do they get to celebrate any of it with their family? Whether its rains or summer heat, they have to be on duty all the time, and now when the protest is getting out of control what are they expected to do? Why are they villains?

We are talking about competitive exams, if you become an IPS tomorrow, what would be your duty will you resign and join the protest?

Seems like this protest is about everything but for the reforms in education system.

The Opposition Has Failed the People

All this chaos is happening because the opposition has failed in its duty. When the government falters, it is the opposition’s job to raise genuine issues, have dialogue, and suggest a way forward—even harsh criticism is fine, but in a manner that strengthens democratic institutions.

Instead, the opposition ignored important issues until they saw what was “trending.” Every time Parliament is about to begin, they create ruckus. How will debates happen? How will people be educated about demands?

The opposition has never recovered from the shock of losing power in 2014. Since then, they have been losing repeatedly and behaving like a child unwilling to sit out of power.

A Call for Responsible Dissent

We must recognize the difference between dissent that strengthens democracy and dissent that undermines it. Protests should aim to build, not burn. Opposition should challenge, not destabilize. And as citizens, we must be vigilant about whom we choose to follow and idolize.

India deserves better than mob rule. India deserves dissent that is constructive, responsible, and rooted in genuine concern for the nation’s progress.