Dictatorial rulers threat to democracy: Rajdeep Sardesai

Tribune News service

Ropar, August 8

Senior journalist and consulting editor of the India Today group Rajdeep Sardesai said democracy in the country was at risk during these days due to dictatorial attitude of rulers and weak Opposition.

Sardesai, who was keynote speaker at a seminar organised by the District Press Clubs Association, Rupnagar, here today said while government in Centre as well many states were leaving no stone unturned to damage the democratic set-up, other pillars of democracy including media and even judiciary, also failed to do what was expected from them during such times.

People were being tried for sedition or anti-national activities after they criticised government’s policies, he added. Expressing his concerns he, however, showing optimism said this was not the first time when the country witnessed such situation. Since Independence the country had gone through such circumstances several times and the masses had always shown the door to people responsible for it, he added. “The Covid 19 and economy are major challenges being faced by the country, but nobody has the time to discuss these issues in parliament. Bills are being passed without debate,” he said.

“It seems the parliament has been turned into cabinet meeting where the government will only put its point of view and others would not be allowed to speak,” he added.

Anandpur Sahib MP Manish Tiwari was chief guest on the occasion. District Press Clubs Association, Rupnagar president Bahadurjeet Singh welcomed guests.

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