Defend democracy
Wednesday,7th July 2021
Criticism is a part of democracy
freedom of speech is necessary
it is granted to everybody
the constitution is the guarantor of the rights in the country
the citizen has right along with duties
no one has been given amnesties
if it goes against the national interest
the best way is to impose strict censorship
many organizations and even media groups have taken the liberty
in targeting even the judiciary
addressing the Prime Minister as a thief
such liberty is harmful to a healthy democracy
if a media group inflames the public sentiments
and presents reports in harming the congenial atmosphere
it must be forced to stop the campaign for hatred
before it reaches the readers
to hold divergent views is a welcome step
it is not opposition but a step in the right direction
any action taken against violators does not amount to infringement of rights
their fight is to bring a bad name to the legitimate government
Dr Hasmukh Mehta
D.Litt, Folt
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
It's truly an outstanding poem sir...5 stars